Wednesday, August 3, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Zack Godley |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Brandon Moss |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | Jose Iglesias |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Matt Holliday |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 120.56 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,200 | 23.14 | 1.75 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,500 | 20.68 | 1.80 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $11,900 | 18.67 | 1.57 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $11,100 | 18.58 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $4,000 | 11.82 | 2.96 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $4,000 | 10.06 | 2.52 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $5,200 | 11.96 | 2.30 |
| Michael Wacha | STL | $6,000 | 12.08 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.45 | 2.17 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,600 | 7.93 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,200 | 6.64 | 3.02 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,000 | 5.72 | 2.86 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.80 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | CLE | $4,300 | 10.40 | 2.42 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,500 | 9.46 | 1.72 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.56 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.56 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $3,200 | 10.21 | 3.19 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,200 | 8.99 | 1.73 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $3,200 | 10.21 | 3.19 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,900 | 8.30 | 1.69 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,500 | 8.00 | 1.45 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,500 | 7.88 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,300 | 5.31 | 2.31 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.89 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 10.26 | 1.97 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,000 | 9.23 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.89 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.32 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $3,300 | 7.15 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,800 | 15.12 | 3.15 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $4,200 | 12.63 | 3.01 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.38 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,300 | 10.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,200 | 7.79 | 3.54 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.38 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,100 | 6.83 | 3.25 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,800 | 15.12 | 3.15 |
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.