Friday, June 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Francisco Liriano |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | James Loney |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Cody Asche |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 115.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,900 | 38.90 | 3.30 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,500 | 33.00 | 3.50 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,700 | 32.30 | 3.70 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,400 | 31.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,900 | 30.60 | 3.40 |
| Roenis Elias | SEA | $7,400 | 22.80 | 3.10 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $7,900 | 26.50 | 3.40 |
| Michael Wacha | STL | $7,200 | 25.50 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.20 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,300 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Plawecki | NYM | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.20 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.50 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 15.90 | 3.50 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 13.00 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.30 |
| Marwin Gonzalez | HOU | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 10.80 | 3.50 |
| Max Muncy | OAK | $0 | ||
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.80 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 11.50 | 4.00 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.20 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,300 | 10.30 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 11.50 | 4.00 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,700 | 8.00 | 3.00 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 15.40 | 4.10 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.20 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 10.20 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,400 | 8.00 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 15.40 | 4.10 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 13.10 | 2.80 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,500 | 12.00 | 4.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 11.30 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,500 | 12.00 | 4.80 |
| Luis Valbuena | HOU | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 17.60 | 4.40 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.20 | 2.90 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,300 | 12.80 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.90 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 17.60 | 4.40 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Lorenzo Cain | KC | $3,400 | 10.20 | 3.00 |
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.