Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,400 | 43.10 | 3.78 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 40.28 | 3.73 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 39.96 | 3.81 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $10,000 | 36.46 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,500 | 32.45 | 3.82 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 39.96 | 3.81 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,400 | 43.10 | 3.78 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 40.28 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 15.20 | 3.45 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.41 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,400 | 13.24 | 3.89 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 10.57 | 4.23 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.35 | 3.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.68 | 3.65 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.68 | 3.65 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.52 | 3.52 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.24 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 11.93 | 3.61 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 11.34 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 10.61 | 4.42 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.36 | 4.12 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.83 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.36 | 4.12 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.28 | 3.76 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.88 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.79 | 4.31 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.88 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.79 | 4.31 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,600 | 11.02 | 4.24 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.