Monday, April 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Noah Syndergaard |
| C |
Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Dustin Pedroia |
| SS |
Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B |
Nolan Arenado |
| OF One |
Mike Trout |
| OF Two |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Three |
Jose Bautista |
| Salary |
$45,600 |
| Expected Points |
134.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Noah Syndergaard |
NYM |
$11,300 |
41.10 |
3.60 |
| Jose Fernandez |
MIA |
$10,700 |
38.80 |
3.60 |
| John Lackey |
STL |
$8,700 |
29.60 |
3.40 |
| Carlos Rodon |
CHW |
$8,500 |
28.10 |
3.30 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jordan Lyles |
COL |
$4,800 |
20.90 |
4.40 |
| Jake Peavy |
SF |
$6,400 |
27.20 |
4.30 |
| Mike Leake |
CIN |
$6,700 |
27.70 |
4.10 |
| Phil Hughes |
MIN |
$6,900 |
27.40 |
4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,700 |
9.90 |
2.70 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,700 |
9.70 |
3.60 |
| Jonathan Lucroy |
MIL |
$2,800 |
9.50 |
3.40 |
| Dioner Navarro |
TOR |
$2,000 |
9.40 |
4.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Dioner Navarro |
TOR |
$2,000 |
9.40 |
4.70 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,500 |
9.30 |
3.70 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,700 |
9.70 |
3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,500 |
13.00 |
2.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,300 |
11.80 |
2.70 |
| Hanley Ramirez |
BOS |
$2,900 |
11.40 |
3.90 |
| Joey Votto |
CIN |
$3,900 |
11.20 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Lucas Duda |
NYM |
$2,400 |
10.70 |
4.50 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,100 |
9.30 |
4.40 |
| Matt Adams |
STL |
$2,300 |
8.90 |
3.90 |
| Hanley Ramirez |
BOS |
$2,900 |
11.40 |
3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,800 |
10.60 |
2.80 |
| Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
$2,900 |
10.40 |
3.60 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,800 |
10.40 |
3.70 |
| Neil Walker |
PIT |
$2,900 |
9.50 |
3.30 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,000 |
9.10 |
4.60 |
| Kolten Wong |
STL |
$2,500 |
9.20 |
3.70 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,800 |
10.40 |
3.70 |
| Ryan Goins |
TOR |
$2,100 |
7.60 |
3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$4,200 |
11.00 |
2.60 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,600 |
10.90 |
2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$3,000 |
9.30 |
3.10 |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
$3,100 |
9.10 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jedd Gyorko |
SD |
$2,100 |
8.00 |
3.80 |
| Danny Espinosa |
WSH |
$2,100 |
7.80 |
3.70 |
| Andrelton Simmons |
ATL |
$2,200 |
7.70 |
3.50 |
| Jimmy Rollins |
LAD |
$2,600 |
8.70 |
3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$4,900 |
11.90 |
2.40 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,400 |
11.30 |
2.60 |
| Matt Carpenter |
STL |
$4,300 |
11.00 |
2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,400 |
10.80 |
2.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Aaron Hill |
ARZ |
$2,100 |
8.10 |
3.80 |
| Travis Shaw |
BOS |
$2,700 |
10.40 |
3.80 |
| Maikel Franco |
PHI |
$3,100 |
9.90 |
3.20 |
| Anthony Rendon |
WSH |
$2,900 |
9.30 |
3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$6,000 |
13.60 |
2.30 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,700 |
13.10 |
2.80 |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$4,700 |
12.40 |
2.60 |
| Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$4,200 |
12.10 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Chris Young |
NYY |
$2,000 |
10.10 |
5.00 |
| Craig Gentry |
OAK |
$2,000 |
9.70 |
4.80 |
| Eddie Rosario |
MIN |
$2,100 |
9.20 |
4.40 |
| Scott Schebler |
LAD |
$2,000 |
8.80 |
4.40 |
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.
