Thursday, June 23, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Matt Harvey |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 104.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $9,900 | 34.90 | 3.50 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,400 | 34.80 | 3.10 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $9,500 | 31.40 | 3.30 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,200 | 29.40 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $7,100 | 23.30 | 3.30 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | $7,800 | 26.10 | 3.30 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $9,900 | 34.90 | 3.50 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $9,500 | 31.40 | 3.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.70 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.20 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.60 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.60 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,000 | 9.40 | 3.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,900 | 14.40 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 13.80 | 3.10 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.80 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.20 |
| Max Muncy | OAK | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.40 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,000 | 11.40 | 2.90 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.10 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.80 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,200 | 10.40 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.90 |
| Brett Lawrie | OAK | $2,900 | 9.30 | 3.20 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.10 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,600 | 8.90 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.90 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.60 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,800 | 9.90 | 2.60 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,700 | 8.60 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 8.90 | 3.10 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 12.80 | 2.90 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.30 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.80 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 14.20 | 3.50 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,100 | 12.70 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.80 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.90 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,000 | 9.50 | 3.20 |
| Melky Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
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.