Friday, October 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.11 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 42.86 | 4.20 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,800 | 40.95 | 3.79 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,300 | 34.88 | 3.39 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,400 | 34.49 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 42.86 | 4.20 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,800 | 40.95 | 3.79 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,500 | 33.93 | 3.57 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,300 | 34.88 | 3.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,300 | 9.78 | 2.96 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,500 | 8.34 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,500 | 8.34 | 3.33 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 7.07 | 3.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,800 | 12.37 | 3.26 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $3,700 | 10.78 | 2.91 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,000 | 10.06 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,800 | 12.37 | 3.26 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $2,700 | 8.29 | 3.07 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,300 | 9.90 | 3.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,400 | 10.04 | 2.95 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 9.69 | 2.77 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,000 | 8.69 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Darwin Barney | TOR | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,400 | 10.04 | 2.95 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,100 | 9.83 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,800 | 8.99 | 3.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 8.81 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,300 | 8.58 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,800 | 8.99 | 3.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,100 | 9.83 | 3.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,700 | 12.26 | 3.31 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,700 | 11.05 | 2.99 |
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $3,200 | 10.79 | 3.37 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,200 | 8.98 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $3,200 | 10.79 | 3.37 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,700 | 12.26 | 3.31 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,700 | 11.05 | 2.99 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $3,500 | 10.95 | 3.13 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,300 | 10.86 | 3.29 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 10.56 | 2.71 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $2,400 | 9.14 | 3.81 |
| Rajai Davis | CLE | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
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.