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MLB FanDuel Picks for Saturday, May 18, 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 Steven Matz
C/1B Chris Davis
2B Jonathan Villar
SS Francisco Lindor
3B Matt Carpenter
OF One Willie Calhoun
OF Two Michael A. Taylor
OF Three Joc Pederson
Util Paul Goldschmidt
Salary $31,500
Expected Points 131.27

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

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Walker Buehler STL $10,200 38.18 3.74
Madison Bumgarner SF $8,600 36.03 4.19
Stephen Strasburg CHC $10,800 35.95 3.33
Steven Matz CIN $7,900 35.90 4.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Steven Matz CIN $7,900 35.90 4.54
Wade LeBlanc LAD $6,200 27.13 4.38
Madison Bumgarner SF $8,600 36.03 4.19
Walker Buehler STL $10,200 38.18 3.74

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rhys Hoskins HOU $4,300 12.08 2.81
José Abreu MIN $3,900 12.00 3.08
Carlos Santana HOU $3,400 11.84 3.48
Josh Bell LAD $4,100 11.38 2.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Davis BAL $2,200 9.66 4.39
Max Stassi PIT $2,000 8.76 4.38
Tyler White PIT $2,200 9.63 4.38
Nick Hundley SF $2,000 8.43 4.22

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Villar CLE $3,100 12.89 4.16
Rougned Odor TOR $2,900 11.96 4.12
Whit Merrifield NYY $3,700 11.49 3.11
Adam Frazier LAD $2,900 10.97 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brian Dozier OAK $2,200 9.36 4.26
Ian Kinsler MIL $2,400 10.17 4.24
Jonathan Villar CLE $3,100 12.89 4.16
Rougned Odor TOR $2,900 11.96 4.12

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor LAA $3,700 12.87 3.48
Trea Turner CHC $4,200 12.37 2.95
Paul DeJong WSH $3,900 12.09 3.10
Corey Seager STL $3,100 11.87 3.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Corey Seager STL $3,100 11.87 3.83
J.P. Crawford HOU $2,300 8.15 3.54
Francisco Lindor LAA $3,700 12.87 3.48
Danny Santana NYM $3,200 11.12 3.47

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman PIT $4,300 13.50 3.14
Matt Carpenter WSH $3,400 12.56 3.69
Anthony Rendon CHC $4,000 12.29 3.07
Asdrúbal Cabrera CIN $3,000 11.57 3.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Todd Frazier DET $2,200 8.75 3.98
Asdrúbal Cabrera CIN $3,000 11.57 3.86
Rio Ruiz NYM $2,500 9.31 3.72
Matt Carpenter WSH $3,400 12.56 3.69

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Gallo TOR $4,300 15.47 3.60
Cody Bellinger STL $4,600 15.41 3.35
Mike Trout MIL $4,700 15.10 3.21
George Springer PIT $4,500 14.29 3.18

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willie Calhoun TOR $2,100 11.62 5.53
Michael A. Taylor CHC $2,000 8.57 4.29
Joc Pederson STL $3,300 14.08 4.27
Billy McKinney DET $2,300 9.79 4.25

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.

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