Thursday, September 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Johnny Cueto |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Two | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Three | Max Kepler |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 98.93 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | LAD | $12,000 | 17.23 | 1.44 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $10,800 | 16.56 | 1.53 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,600 | 13.60 | 1.42 |
| Blake Snell | TB | $5,500 | 12.30 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | CHW | $4,800 | 11.69 | 2.43 |
| Blake Snell | TB | $5,500 | 12.30 | 2.24 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
| Mike Montgomery | CHC | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $3,300 | 7.84 | 2.38 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.01 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.01 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 7.64 | 2.83 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,600 | 9.14 | 1.63 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
| Víctor Martínez | DET | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
| Billy Butler | NYY | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,900 | 9.86 | 2.01 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,500 | 9.04 | 1.64 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 8.36 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | LAA | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Christian Colón | KC | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Michael Martínez | CLE | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,400 | 8.28 | 1.53 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $4,200 | 7.50 | 1.79 |
| José Iglesias | DET | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | DET | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,300 | 6.78 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 6.53 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 9.05 | 1.92 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 8.89 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| JaCoby Jones | DET | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,500 | 7.96 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,400 | 9.75 | 1.81 |
| J.D. Martínez | DET | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.11 |
| Justin Upton | DET | $4,200 | 9.54 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jensen | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,800 | 7.29 | 2.60 |
| Billy Burns | KC | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
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.