Thursday, August 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Cole Hamels |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Trevor Plouffe |
| OF One | Jose Bautista |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Tyler Collins |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.68 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,600 | 25.05 | 2.16 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,800 | 17.40 | 1.78 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $11,500 | 15.39 | 1.34 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $6,800 | 13.16 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wisler | SD | $4,000 | 10.99 | 2.75 |
| Edinson Volquez | KC | $5,400 | 11.68 | 2.16 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,600 | 25.05 | 2.16 |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $4,600 | 9.58 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $4,900 | 8.17 | 1.67 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.53 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 7.03 | 3.51 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 7.49 | 3.40 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,000 | 11.01 | 2.20 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,300 | 9.64 | 2.92 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,300 | 9.64 | 2.92 |
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,300 | 9.26 | 1.75 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | 8.46 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,000 | 6.85 | 3.43 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.61 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 10.05 | 2.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $5,100 | 7.97 | 1.56 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,400 | 7.64 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $3,400 | 7.51 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,100 | 11.03 | 2.16 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | PHI | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,500 | 11.33 | 2.52 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 10.19 | 2.17 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,700 | 9.85 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $3,200 | 9.05 | 2.83 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
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.