Thursday, August 4, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Kenta Maeda |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Luis Sardinas |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Jose Bautista |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 124.88 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,800 | 29.40 | 3.34 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $7,500 | 29.30 | 3.91 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $9,400 | 28.31 | 3.01 |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | $9,500 | 28.21 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $7,500 | 29.30 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,600 | 24.01 | 3.64 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | $7,900 | 27.09 | 3.43 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,800 | 29.40 | 3.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,900 | 10.67 | 2.74 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,300 | 10.11 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Gary Sanchez | NYY | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 12.48 | 2.77 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.11 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 11.72 | 3.26 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,100 | 9.72 | 4.63 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.81 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.11 | 3.03 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $4,100 | 10.57 | 2.58 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,000 | 10.56 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.91 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,100 | 7.04 | 3.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.24 | 2.96 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,300 | 11.17 | 2.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 10.99 | 2.82 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 10.21 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,300 | 8.96 | 3.90 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 10.21 | 3.52 |
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $2,000 | 6.94 | 3.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.53 | 2.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 11.91 | 3.22 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $4,400 | 11.33 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,300 | 9.11 | 3.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,600 | 9.32 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 13.82 | 3.95 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 13.60 | 3.49 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.69 | 4.38 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,600 | 10.95 | 4.21 |
| Bryce Brentz | BOS | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
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.