Friday, April 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Clayton Kershaw |
| C |
Matt Wieters |
| 1B |
Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B |
Jason Kipnis |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Josh Donaldson |
| OF One |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Two |
Justin Upton |
| OF Three |
Brett Gardner |
| Salary |
$44,700 |
| Expected Points |
137.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Clayton Kershaw |
LAD |
$12,800 |
42.80 |
3.30 |
| Chris Sale |
CHW |
$12,000 |
42.60 |
3.50 |
| Madison Bumgarner |
SF |
$11,100 |
37.80 |
3.40 |
| James Shields |
SD |
$8,400 |
35.40 |
4.20 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Tim Melville |
CIN |
$5,000 |
21.30 |
4.30 |
| James Shields |
SD |
$8,400 |
35.40 |
4.20 |
| Jeff Locke |
PIT |
$5,800 |
24.20 |
4.20 |
| Chad Bettis |
COL |
$6,200 |
25.40 |
4.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Matt Wieters |
BAL |
$2,800 |
10.90 |
3.90 |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,000 |
10.60 |
2.60 |
| Jonathan Lucroy |
MIL |
$3,100 |
10.00 |
3.20 |
| Brian McCann |
NYY |
$3,600 |
9.90 |
2.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Matt Wieters |
BAL |
$2,800 |
10.90 |
3.90 |
| Stephen Vogt |
OAK |
$2,400 |
9.20 |
3.90 |
| Curt Casali |
TB |
$2,200 |
8.50 |
3.90 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.90 |
3.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,400 |
12.60 |
2.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,800 |
12.60 |
2.60 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,400 |
12.10 |
2.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$3,800 |
11.90 |
3.10 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Lind |
MIL |
$2,100 |
10.80 |
5.10 |
| Lucas Duda |
NYM |
$2,500 |
10.60 |
4.30 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,100 |
9.00 |
4.30 |
| Ryan Howard |
PHI |
$2,300 |
9.60 |
4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$3,100 |
11.30 |
3.60 |
| Robinson Cano |
SEA |
$3,600 |
11.00 |
3.10 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$4,400 |
10.80 |
2.50 |
| Ian Kinsler |
DET |
$3,700 |
10.80 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,300 |
9.10 |
4.00 |
| Jed Lowrie |
HOU |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Kolten Wong |
STL |
$2,500 |
9.20 |
3.70 |
| Josh Harrison |
PIT |
$2,400 |
8.80 |
3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,600 |
11.20 |
2.40 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,700 |
10.90 |
2.30 |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
$3,000 |
9.90 |
3.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$4,000 |
9.50 |
2.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Tim Beckham |
TB |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Yadiel Rivera |
MIL |
$2,100 |
7.90 |
3.80 |
| Jedd Gyorko |
SD |
$2,100 |
8.00 |
3.80 |
| Ketel Marte |
SEA |
$2,400 |
8.80 |
3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,200 |
12.20 |
2.40 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,200 |
11.80 |
2.80 |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,000 |
11.80 |
2.40 |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,700 |
11.60 |
2.50 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,200 |
9.30 |
4.20 |
| Aaron Hill |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
8.30 |
4.10 |
| Nick Castellanos |
DET |
$2,500 |
10.10 |
4.00 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,500 |
9.50 |
3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$5,300 |
13.80 |
2.60 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,900 |
12.70 |
2.60 |
| Justin Upton |
SD |
$3,600 |
12.50 |
3.50 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,600 |
12.40 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brandon Guyer |
TB |
$2,100 |
9.80 |
4.70 |
| Craig Gentry |
OAK |
$2,100 |
9.70 |
4.60 |
| Chris Coghlan |
CHC |
$2,000 |
9.20 |
4.60 |
| Steve Pearce |
BAL |
$2,200 |
9.90 |
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.
