Saturday, October 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Rich Hill |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 120.92 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,500 | 29.87 | 3.14 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,700 | 27.19 | 3.13 |
| Gerardo Concepción | CHC | $4,000 | 0.00 | |
| Vin Mazzaro | SF | $4,000 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | LAD | $9,000 | 0.00 | 3.66 |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | $8,000 | 0.00 | 3.32 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,500 | 29.87 | 3.14 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,700 | 27.19 | 3.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 9.18 | 3.16 |
| David Ross | CHC | $2,400 | 3.84 | 1.60 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,400 | 3.63 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,900 | 0.00 | 3.18 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 9.18 | 3.16 |
| José Lobatón | WSH | $2,300 | 0.00 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 11.52 | 2.88 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $2,900 | 0.00 | 3.55 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 0.00 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $2,900 | 0.00 | 3.55 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 0.00 | 3.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 11.52 | 2.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 8.98 | 3.21 |
| Gordon Beckham | SF | $2,300 | 3.55 | 1.54 |
| Tommy La Stella | CHC | $2,100 | 2.88 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,900 | 0.00 | 3.36 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 8.98 | 3.21 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,800 | 0.00 | 2.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 10.12 | 3.89 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 8.12 | 3.25 |
| Javier Báez | CHC | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Munenori Kawasaki | CHC | $2,200 | 3.18 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 10.12 | 3.89 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 8.12 | 3.25 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,800 | 0.00 | 3.21 |
| Javier Báez | CHC | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 11.42 | 2.93 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.83 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 2.91 | 1.16 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,600 | 0.00 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.83 |
| Anthony Rendón | WSH | $3,100 | 0.00 | 3.34 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 11.42 | 2.93 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,600 | 0.00 | 2.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $3,600 | 10.20 | 2.83 |
| Ángel Pagán | SF | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $2,800 | 9.76 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | LAD | $2,800 | 0.00 | 3.70 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
| Ángel Pagán | SF | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $2,800 | 9.76 | 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.