Thursday, April 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Danny Salazar |
| P Two | John Lackey |
| C | Kyle Schwarber |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Anthony Rendon |
| SS | J.J. Hardy |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Preston Tucker |
| OF Two | Jayson Werth |
| OF Three | Craig Gentry |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 100.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,300 | 33.60 | 3.60 |
| John Lackey | STL | $9,000 | 31.80 | 3.50 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL | $7,900 | 30.10 | 3.80 |
| Jake Peavy | SF | $7,500 | 28.60 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | STL | $9,000 | 31.80 | 3.50 |
| Phil Hughes | MIN | $7,000 | 27.60 | 3.90 |
| Alex Wood | ATL | $7,800 | 27.20 | 3.50 |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | $6,700 | 26.60 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | CHC | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,600 | 9.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | CHW | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,600 | 9.10 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 13.00 | 2.60 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 12.50 | 2.90 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.40 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.70 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.90 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 10.70 | 2.80 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,600 | 11.30 | 2.50 |
| Ian Desmond | WSH | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 9.20 | 2.80 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 9.10 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.10 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,700 | 8.50 | 3.20 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $2,700 | 8.30 | 3.10 |
| Ian Desmond | WSH | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 11.90 | 2.90 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $2,600 | 8.90 | 3.40 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.50 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 12.80 | 2.70 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.50 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $4,900 | 11.70 | 2.40 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,600 | 11.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gentry | OAK | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.20 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,400 | 11.00 | 4.60 |
| Cedric Hunter | PHI | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.90 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.