Thursday, April 21, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Erick Aybar |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Scott Schebler |
| OF Two | Coco Crisp |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 111.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,000 | 46.50 | 3.60 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $12,000 | 42.30 | 3.50 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,100 | 40.50 | 3.30 |
| David Price | DET | $10,900 | 39.80 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,100 | 40.50 | 3.30 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,200 | 25.90 | 4.20 |
| Marco Estrada | TOR | $8,700 | 26.50 | 3.00 |
| James Shields | SD | $8,400 | 34.50 | 4.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 9.90 | 2.80 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,600 | 9.80 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 9.10 | 3.40 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,100 | 7.10 | 3.40 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,200 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 11.80 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,100 | 10.30 | 4.90 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,300 | 7.20 | 3.10 |
| John Jaso | TB | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 11.20 | 2.20 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.10 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 10.70 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Castro | ATL | $0 | ||
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 11.60 | 2.70 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,300 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
| Jimmy Rollins | LAD | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 9.30 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,400 | 8.40 | 3.50 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,300 | 7.60 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,100 | 12.10 | 2.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 11.90 | 2.50 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,000 | 11.10 | 3.70 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 11.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.90 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,900 | 9.70 | 3.30 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $6,000 | 13.50 | 2.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 13.10 | 2.80 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Francoeur | PHI | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.60 |
| Craig Gentry | OAK | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| David Peralta | ARZ | $3,400 | 10.70 | 3.20 |
| Brandon Guyer | TB | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.30 |
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.