Sunday, July 31, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.67 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,300 | 38.52 | 3.74 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,900 | 34.28 | 4.34 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,900 | 33.69 | 3.09 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $9,700 | 29.49 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,900 | 34.28 | 4.34 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,300 | 25.08 | 3.98 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,300 | 38.52 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Rodon | CHW | $7,600 | 26.75 | 3.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,900 | 10.50 | 3.62 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,700 | 9.97 | 3.69 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 9.46 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 9.39 | 4.70 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,100 | 9.39 | 4.47 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,800 | 12.92 | 3.40 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 12.18 | 2.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 12.06 | 2.80 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $4,500 | 11.92 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,200 | 10.78 | 4.90 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 10.07 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.22 | 2.98 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,300 | 11.96 | 2.78 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 10.40 | 2.67 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 10.38 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,200 | 7.62 | 3.46 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,400 | 8.22 | 3.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,700 | 11.73 | 3.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.87 | 2.94 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $3,000 | 9.87 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.49 | 4.74 |
| Chris Taylor | SEA | $2,100 | 9.38 | 4.47 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Alexi Amarista | SD | $2,100 | 7.96 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 12.58 | 2.93 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 12.19 | 2.34 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 11.41 | 3.08 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,200 | 11.27 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,200 | 8.55 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,600 | 9.28 | 3.57 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,700 | 9.53 | 3.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,600 | 13.19 | 3.66 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,600 | 13.03 | 5.01 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,200 | 12.75 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peralta | ARZ | $2,200 | 11.29 | 5.13 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,600 | 13.03 | 5.01 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 11.48 | 4.99 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,200 | 10.97 | 4.99 |
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.