Thursday, June 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | J.A. Happ |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Byung-ho Park |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Ryan Braun |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 124.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kazmir | OAK | $8,800 | 28.50 | 3.20 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,000 | 28.10 | 2.80 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $8,000 | 27.70 | 3.50 |
| Juan Nicasio | LAD | $8,100 | 26.60 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 22.70 | 4.10 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $7,000 | 26.50 | 3.80 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $8,000 | 27.70 | 3.50 |
| Erik Johnson | CHW | $5,900 | 20.40 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,500 | 10.50 | 3.00 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 9.80 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,300 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 8.30 | 3.80 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.70 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,600 | 11.40 | 3.20 |
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 11.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.10 |
| Ike Davis | OAK | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 10.80 | 3.50 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.60 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.60 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.50 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.00 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.00 | 2.70 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.00 | 5.20 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.10 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 11.10 | 2.60 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.00 | 5.20 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.80 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.50 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,200 | 11.80 | 2.80 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.50 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.20 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.20 |
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.