Friday, August 5, 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 | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.59 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,200 | 34.34 | 3.37 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,100 | 33.91 | 3.36 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,900 | 30.77 | 3.11 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,800 | 30.16 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $4,200 | 18.39 | 4.38 |
| Christian Friedrich | COL | $5,600 | 22.86 | 4.08 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,800 | 30.16 | 3.87 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $6,200 | 22.96 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,700 | 10.66 | 2.88 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.53 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 9.82 | 4.91 |
| Gary Sanchez | NYY | $2,000 | 7.83 | 3.91 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 13.77 | 3.53 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 12.41 | 2.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 11.46 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,500 | 11.45 | 4.58 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,100 | 9.61 | 4.58 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.84 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 11.82 | 2.81 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.46 | 3.10 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,800 | 11.28 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,100 | 12.44 | 3.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 10.71 | 2.98 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.64 | 3.94 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,600 | 10.38 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.01 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.64 | 3.94 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,300 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 12.68 | 3.02 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.86 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 12.49 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.92 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,100 | 7.84 | 3.74 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $4,800 | 13.46 | 2.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.07 | 3.11 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,300 | 13.06 | 3.04 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 11.06 | 4.81 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,600 | 11.98 | 4.61 |
| David Peralta | ARZ | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | STL | $2,400 | 9.86 | 4.11 |
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.