Thursday, April 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Juan Nicasio |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Starling Marte |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.90 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,900 | 40.20 | 3.10 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,700 | 37.90 | 3.50 |
| Michael Wacha | STL | $8,800 | 31.40 | 3.60 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $9,100 | 29.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Nicasio | LAD | $6,800 | 29.50 | 4.30 |
| Tyler Wilson | BAL | $5,500 | 21.20 | 3.90 |
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $9,100 | 29.50 | 3.20 |
| Michael Wacha | STL | $8,800 | 31.40 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.60 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.40 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.60 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,600 | 13.60 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 12.60 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 12.60 | 2.70 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,200 | 10.20 | 4.60 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.70 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,400 | 10.50 | 3.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,300 | 10.70 | 3.20 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 10.30 | 2.70 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.30 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,900 | 10.00 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Castro | ATL | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.30 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.70 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,200 | 11.50 | 2.70 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,000 | 10.00 | 2.50 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 9.90 | 2.50 |
| Jimmy Rollins | LAD | $2,900 | 9.80 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 9.10 | 3.40 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.80 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 12.50 | 2.40 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,400 | 12.20 | 2.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 11.50 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.40 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,700 | 14.00 | 2.50 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $5,000 | 13.30 | 2.70 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.40 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 12.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.30 |
| David Lough | BAL | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.20 |
| Ramon Flores | NYY | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.40 |
| Khris Davis | MIL | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
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.