MLB FanDuel Picks for Thursday, May 9, 2019

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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 MLB FanDuel Optimizer.

P Carlos Carrasco
C/1B Anthony Rizzo
2B Jason Kipnis
SS Trevor Story
3B José Ramírez
OF One Mac Williamson
OF Two Jordan Luplow
OF Three Yasiel Puig
Util Francisco Lindor
Salary $35,000
Expected Points 137.68

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

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Carrasco LAA $9,900 43.41 4.38
Rich Hill STL $8,300 35.46 4.27
Chris Bassitt SEA $9,500 31.15 3.28
J.A. Happ KC $7,800 30.12 3.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Carrasco LAA $9,900 43.41 4.38
Rich Hill STL $8,300 35.46 4.27
J.A. Happ KC $7,800 30.12 3.86
Wade Miley BAL $7,100 26.06 3.67

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Rizzo ATL $4,200 12.27 2.92
Gary Sánchez DET $4,300 11.76 2.74
Tyler Austin DET $2,900 11.69 4.03
Freddie Freeman NYM $4,000 11.50 2.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yonder Alonso TEX $2,400 10.24 4.26
Neil Walker CLE $2,400 9.90 4.13
Tyler White PIT $2,300 9.40 4.09
Tyler Austin DET $2,900 11.69 4.03

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Altuve PIT $3,700 11.44 3.09
Ozzie Albies NYM $3,800 10.93 2.88
Kiké Hernández STL $3,400 10.79 3.17
Jurickson Profar TOR $2,700 10.64 3.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jason Kipnis LAA $2,300 10.02 4.36
Jurickson Profar TOR $2,700 10.64 3.94
José Peraza PHI $2,200 8.11 3.68
Yolmer Sánchez MIN $2,100 7.53 3.59

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trevor Story TB $4,600 14.39 3.13
Javier Báez ATL $4,500 12.87 2.86
Francisco Lindor LAA $3,500 12.59 3.60
Andrelton Simmons MIL $3,200 10.69 3.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor LAA $3,500 12.59 3.60
Wilmer Difo CHC $2,100 7.54 3.59
José Iglesias CHW $2,300 8.11 3.52
Thairo Estrada DET $2,400 8.03 3.35

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado TB $4,800 15.53 3.24
Kris Bryant ATL $4,300 12.38 2.88
José Ramírez NYM $3,400 12.36 3.64
Josh Donaldson KC $3,200 11.97 3.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Donaldson KC $3,200 11.97 3.74
David Freese LAD $2,500 9.16 3.67
José Ramírez NYM $3,400 12.36 3.64
Evan Longoria SF $3,200 11.47 3.58

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Trout MIL $4,700 15.26 3.25
Charlie Blackmon TB $4,400 13.84 3.14
Joey Gallo TOR $4,600 12.24 2.66
Kevin Pillar KC $3,400 11.69 3.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mac Williamson SF $2,300 11.47 4.99
Jordan Luplow LAD $2,000 9.93 4.97
Jarrod Dyson TEX $2,600 10.95 4.21
Michael A. Taylor CHC $2,000 8.04 4.02

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.