Friday, August 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Francisco Liriano |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Pedro Alvarez |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Adam Jones |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.16 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,200 | 18.71 | 1.67 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $9,600 | 16.97 | 1.77 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $13,600 | 15.37 | 1.13 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,100 | 14.90 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,100 | 14.90 | 2.10 |
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $4,000 | 8.38 | 2.09 |
| Christian Friedrich | COL | $5,100 | 10.49 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,300 | 8.40 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 8.14 | 1.81 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,300 | 7.97 | 3.46 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 10.25 | 2.56 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.54 | 1.87 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,200 | 7.04 | 3.20 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,700 | 8.30 | 3.07 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.32 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,700 | 8.02 | 1.71 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,500 | 8.00 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 10.31 | 2.34 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,900 | 9.33 | 2.39 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 10.31 | 2.34 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,300 | 7.67 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,600 | 9.90 | 1.77 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $4,600 | 9.88 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,400 | 8.12 | 3.38 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $3,200 | 9.08 | 2.84 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
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.