Thursday, August 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jace Peterson |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Adonis Garcia |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Ender Inciarte |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.32 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,900 | 41.11 | 3.77 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,000 | 38.81 | 3.53 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,300 | 37.59 | 3.33 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,700 | 33.36 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,900 | 41.11 | 3.77 |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | $5,500 | 19.67 | 3.58 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,000 | 38.81 | 3.53 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,700 | 33.36 | 3.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 10.11 | 3.37 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,900 | 9.56 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,200 | 9.47 | 4.31 |
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.21 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 12.02 | 2.79 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 11.31 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,300 | 10.70 | 4.65 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.44 | 4.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,000 | 11.12 | 2.78 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 10.86 | 3.10 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,600 | 10.71 | 2.98 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,800 | 9.58 | 3.42 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $3,000 | 9.72 | 3.24 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,800 | 9.08 | 3.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 10.94 | 2.81 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.77 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.77 |
| Andrew Romine | DET | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.28 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 10.71 | 2.55 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.28 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.44 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 12.96 | 3.09 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,400 | 11.97 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denard Span | WSH | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,600 | 10.53 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Guyer | TB | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
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.