Friday, June 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Lance McCullers |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 138.40 |
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 |
| Lance McCullers | HOU | $8,700 | 32.00 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,700 | 32.30 | 3.70 |
| Lance McCullers | HOU | $8,700 | 32.00 | 3.70 |
| John Lamb | KC | $5,500 | 20.20 | 3.70 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,500 | 33.00 | 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 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,200 | 9.90 | 3.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.20 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.20 |
| Kevin Plawecki | NYM | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.10 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.10 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Marwin Gonzalez | HOU | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
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 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 11.50 | 4.00 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.80 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.00 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.20 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 15.40 | 4.10 |
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 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 11.30 | 2.60 |
| Luis Valbuena | HOU | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,500 | 12.00 | 4.80 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.70 |
| Luis Valbuena | HOU | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 17.60 | 4.40 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.20 | 2.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter O’Brien | ARZ | $2,500 | 11.50 | 4.60 |
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.50 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,500 | 11.40 | 4.50 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 17.60 | 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.