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MLB FanDuel Picks for Thursday, June 8, 2017

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.

P Lance McCullers Jr.
C Brian McCann
1B Matt Adams
2B Scooter Gennett
SS Chris Owings
3B Miguel Sanó
OF One Matt Szczur
OF Two Kyle Schwarber
OF Three Brian Goodwin
Salary $31,700
Expected Points 119.66

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lance McCullers Jr. PIT $9,700 44.57 4.59
Johnny Cueto SF $9,800 38.19 3.90
Jon Lester ATL $9,500 37.31 3.93
Michael Fulmer CHW $9,500 37.29 3.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lance McCullers Jr. PIT $9,700 44.57 4.59
Jon Lester ATL $9,500 37.31 3.93
Michael Fulmer CHW $9,500 37.29 3.92
Johnny Cueto SF $9,800 38.19 3.90

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brian McCann PIT $3,200 11.08 3.46
Alex Avila CHW $3,200 10.85 3.39
Alex Avila CHW $3,200 10.85 3.39
Evan Gattis PIT $3,200 9.77 3.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Hedges SD $2,400 8.83 3.68
Brian McCann PIT $3,200 11.08 3.46
Nick Hundley SF $2,200 7.55 3.43
Alex Avila CHW $3,200 10.85 3.39

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Votto PHI $4,200 14.05 3.35
Anthony Rizzo ATL $4,100 13.64 3.33
Matt Adams NYM $2,700 12.98 4.81
Matt Adams NYM $2,700 12.98 4.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Adams NYM $2,700 12.98 4.81
Matt Adams NYM $2,700 12.98 4.81
Matt Carpenter WSH $2,900 11.89 4.10
Chris Carter DET $2,400 9.21 3.84

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Altuve PIT $3,800 14.67 3.86
Robinson Canó TEX $3,500 13.53 3.87
Brian Dozier OAK $3,400 12.66 3.72
Ian Happ ATL $3,100 10.71 3.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Scooter Gennett PHI $2,200 9.35 4.25
Scooter Gennett PHI $2,200 9.35 4.25
Robinson Canó TEX $3,500 13.53 3.87
José Altuve PIT $3,800 14.67 3.86

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Correa PIT $4,300 14.12 3.28
Trea Turner CHC $4,200 13.76 3.28
Zack Cozart PHI $3,800 10.36 2.73
Trevor Story TB $3,500 10.02 2.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Drew CHC $2,100 8.64 4.11
Stephen Drew CHC $2,100 8.64 4.11
Chase d’Arnaud SD $2,000 8.08 4.04
Wilmer Difo CHC $2,100 7.25 3.45

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miguel Sanó OAK $4,200 14.55 3.46
Nolan Arenado TB $4,000 12.72 3.18
Kris Bryant ATL $4,200 12.41 2.95
Kyle Seager TEX $3,500 11.28 3.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rio Ruiz NYM $2,500 8.74 3.49
Miguel Sanó OAK $4,200 14.55 3.46
Alex Bregman PIT $2,900 9.63 3.32
Josh Harrison LAD $3,100 10.19 3.29

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Springer PIT $4,200 15.48 3.68
Bryce Harper CHC $4,700 15.10 3.21
J.D. Martinez CHW $4,300 12.79 2.97
Ender Inciarte NYM $3,600 12.57 3.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Szczur SD $2,100 8.85 4.21
Kyle Schwarber ATL $2,600 10.13 3.90
Brian Goodwin CHC $2,100 8.15 3.88
Scott Schebler PHI $3,100 11.52 3.72

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.

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