MLB FanDuel Picks for Tuesday, July 18, 2017

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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P Clayton Kershaw
C James McCann
1B Garrett Cooper
2B Brandon Drury
SS Marcus Semien
3B Jake Lamb
OF One Brandon Guyer
OF Two Clint Frazier
OF Three Yasiel Puig
Salary $32,200
Expected Points 127.06

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

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Clayton Kershaw STL $12,700 56.81 4.47
Brad Peacock PIT $9,200 32.13 3.49
Tyson Ross TOR $7,300 27.15 3.72
Vince Velasquez HOU $7,000 26.94 3.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Clayton Kershaw STL $12,700 56.81 4.47
Vince Velasquez HOU $7,000 26.94 3.85
Antonio Senzatela TB $5,900 22.71 3.85
Tyson Ross TOR $7,300 27.15 3.72

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gary Sánchez DET $3,400 13.20 3.88
Salvador Perez NYY $2,900 10.64 3.67
Russell Martin KC $2,700 10.37 3.84
Willson Contreras ATL $3,500 10.19 2.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James McCann CHW $2,300 9.74 4.23
Cameron Rupp HOU $2,400 9.36 3.90
Sandy Leon BOS $2,200 8.58 3.90
Gary Sánchez DET $3,400 13.20 3.88

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cody Bellinger STL $3,800 13.54 3.56
Cody Bellinger STL $3,800 13.54 3.56
Mark Reynolds TB $3,900 13.02 3.34
Anthony Rizzo ATL $4,100 12.94 3.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Garrett Cooper DET $2,000 8.36 4.18
Justin Bour ARZ $3,200 12.46 3.89
Matt Holliday DET $2,900 10.97 3.78
Chris Davis BAL $2,900 10.48 3.61

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Altuve PIT $4,500 14.42 3.20
Daniel Murphy CHC $4,200 12.48 2.97
Brian Dozier OAK $3,500 12.40 3.54
Matt Carpenter WSH $3,900 11.96 3.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Javier Báez ATL $2,500 9.37 3.75
Javier Báez ATL $2,500 9.37 3.75
Ian Kinsler CHW $3,100 11.40 3.68
Brian Dozier OAK $3,500 12.40 3.54

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Corey Seager STL $4,000 12.02 3.01
Elvis Andrus TOR $3,200 10.63 3.32
Francisco Lindor LAA $3,400 10.55 3.10
Didi Gregorius DET $2,800 10.47 3.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien SEA $2,400 9.91 4.13
Tim Anderson MIN $2,100 8.42 4.01
Addison Russell ATL $2,500 9.72 3.89
Didi Gregorius DET $2,800 10.47 3.74

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman NYM $3,800 14.66 3.86
Freddie Freeman NYM $3,800 14.66 3.86
Kris Bryant ATL $3,800 13.16 3.46
Travis Shaw CLE $3,800 12.87 3.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman NYM $3,800 14.66 3.86
Freddie Freeman NYM $3,800 14.66 3.86
Deven Marrero BOS $2,400 9.01 3.75
Ryon Healy SEA $3,000 11.11 3.70

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Charlie Blackmon TB $4,900 16.02 3.27
Aaron Judge DET $4,800 14.96 3.12
Mike Trout MIL $4,500 14.64 3.25
Bryce Harper CHC $5,000 14.42 2.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Guyer LAA $2,200 9.71 4.41
Clint Frazier DET $2,500 10.84 4.34
Mikie Mahtook CHW $2,300 9.31 4.05
Magneuris Sierra WSH $2,200 8.72 3.96

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.