Thursday, August 4, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Mike Leake |
| P Two | Kenta Maeda |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $48,200 |
| Expected Points | 101.17 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $6,700 | 15.19 | 2.27 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,900 | 14.71 | 1.65 |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | $9,800 | 14.33 | 1.46 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $8,400 | 14.23 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $6,700 | 15.19 | 2.27 |
| Jesse Hahn | OAK | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $5,500 | 11.42 | 2.08 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | $6,900 | 13.42 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,900 | 8.01 | 1.63 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $3,100 | 7.86 | 2.53 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,700 | 7.71 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,800 | 7.63 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $3,100 | 7.86 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,700 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 8.26 | 2.75 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 9.62 | 2.00 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,800 | 8.41 | 2.21 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 8.35 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,100 | 8.22 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,500 | 8.64 | 1.57 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 8.61 | 2.46 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 8.61 | 2.46 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $5,200 | 8.86 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.12 | 3.23 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,900 | 10.59 | 2.16 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,100 | 9.56 | 3.08 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Norichika Aoki | SF | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
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.