Friday, April 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Chris Archer |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | J.J. Hardy |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 107.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $11,000 | 41.80 | 3.80 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $11,100 | 39.80 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $9,900 | 37.30 | 3.80 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,300 | 35.70 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | SD | $4,900 | 24.60 | 5.00 |
| Matt Shoemaker | LAA | $7,700 | 24.70 | 3.20 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $11,100 | 39.80 | 3.60 |
| Scott Feldman | HOU | $7,500 | 25.80 | 3.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,400 | 11.30 | 4.70 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,300 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 9.80 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,000 | 9.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,400 | 11.30 | 4.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,300 | 7.40 | 3.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,900 | 13.00 | 2.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.30 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 12.00 | 2.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.80 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Chris Colabello | TOR | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.70 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.50 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.60 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.50 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.00 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.50 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 9.20 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,000 | 11.40 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,000 | 10.70 | 2.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.20 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $2,700 | 9.00 | 3.30 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,700 | 8.40 | 3.10 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,400 | 7.90 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 12.00 | 2.40 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,300 | 11.90 | 3.60 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 11.20 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.10 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,500 | 8.90 | 3.60 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,000 | 10.00 | 3.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,500 | 12.80 | 2.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 12.40 | 2.60 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,300 | 12.00 | 2.80 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $2,700 | 12.00 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,300 | 11.50 | 5.00 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $2,700 | 12.00 | 4.50 |
| Collin Cowgill | LAA | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,400 | 10.90 | 4.50 |
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.