Wednesday, August 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Albert Pujols |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B | Casey McGehee |
| OF One | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Two | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.25 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $9,400 | 20.71 | 2.20 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,200 | 19.32 | 1.72 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $8,700 | 18.27 | 2.10 |
| David Price | DET | $8,600 | 17.51 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.33 | 2.94 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $4,600 | 12.80 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $4,200 | 11.43 | 2.72 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $9,400 | 20.71 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.46 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $4,700 | 8.37 | 1.78 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,900 | 8.07 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.46 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,200 | 10.56 | 2.03 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Nick Noonan | SF | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $5,500 | 9.11 | 1.66 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,900 | 8.77 | 1.79 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,600 | 8.56 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,100 | 7.16 | 3.41 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,000 | 8.37 | 1.67 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,800 | 8.14 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,100 | 5.27 | 2.51 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,000 | 11.56 | 2.31 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $5,500 | 9.19 | 1.67 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.69 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,600 | 6.77 | 2.61 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $5,200 | 9.72 | 1.87 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,400 | 7.47 | 3.11 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,600 | 7.52 | 2.89 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,400 | 9.33 | 2.74 |
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.