Thursday, October 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Cole Hamels |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Carlos Gómez |
| OF Two | Coco Crisp |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 107.25 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,900 | 33.02 | 3.34 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,900 | 30.98 | 3.13 |
| Marco Estrada | TOR | $7,800 | 26.10 | 3.35 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $7,800 | 22.64 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | TOR | $7,800 | 26.10 | 3.35 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,900 | 33.02 | 3.34 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,900 | 30.98 | 3.13 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $7,800 | 22.64 | 2.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 8.56 | 3.06 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 7.65 | 2.83 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 8.56 | 3.06 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 7.65 | 2.83 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.63 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,300 | 11.50 | 2.67 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,800 | 11.39 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,200 | 10.79 | 2.57 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,100 | 10.37 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,800 | 11.39 | 3.00 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,300 | 11.50 | 2.67 |
| Mike Napoli | CLE | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 10.08 | 2.88 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 9.74 | 2.86 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 10.08 | 2.88 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 9.74 | 2.86 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.20 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | TOR | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,800 | 8.19 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.20 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,800 | 8.19 | 2.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | TOR | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 11.66 | 2.65 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $3,500 | 9.75 | 2.79 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,700 | 3.95 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $3,500 | 9.75 | 2.79 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 11.66 | 2.65 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,700 | 3.95 | 1.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 11.91 | 2.84 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,900 | 10.70 | 2.74 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,500 | 9.96 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Gómez | TEX | $3,000 | 9.75 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gómez | TEX | $3,000 | 9.75 | 3.25 |
| Coco Crisp | CLE | $2,900 | 9.02 | 3.11 |
| Tyler Naquin | CLE | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | CLE | $2,900 | 8.38 | 2.89 |
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.