MLB FanDuel Picks for Oct 4, 2019

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

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

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Justin Verlander	HOU	$11,200	48.40	4.32
Jack Flaherty	STL	$10,500	40.43	3.85
Stephen Strasburg	WAS	$10,100	34.81	3.45
Clayton Kershaw	LOS	$10,300	34.27	3.33

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Justin Verlander	HOU	$11,200	48.40	4.32
Tyler Glasnow	TAM	$7,000	29.23	4.18
Jack Flaherty	STL	$10,500	40.43	3.85
Mike Foltynewicz	ATL	$7,800	28.31	3.63

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mitch Garver	MIN	$3,200	14.72	4.60
Paul Goldschmidt	STL	$3,800	13.07	3.44
Ji-Man Choi	TAM	$2,900	12.42	4.28
Edwin Encarnación	NYY	$4,000	12.27	3.07

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mitch Garver	MIN	$3,200	14.72	4.60
Ji-Man Choi	TAM	$2,900	12.42	4.28
Kurt Suzuki	WAS	$2,600	10.49	4.03
Howie Kendrick	WAS	$2,700	10.68	3.96

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jose Altuve	HOU	$4,100	12.08	2.95
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,400	11.56	3.40
Max Muncy	LOS	$3,500	11.23	3.21
Gleyber Torres	NYY	$3,500	10.81	3.09

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Kolten Wong	STL	$2,600	10.70	4.11
Brandon Lowe	TAM	$3,000	10.26	3.42
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,400	11.56	3.40
Gavin Lux	LOS	$2,700	8.71	3.23

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Trea Turner	WAS	$4,200	12.94	3.08
Carlos Correa	HOU	$3,500	11.83	3.38
Jorge Polanco	MIN	$3,600	11.15	3.10
Corey Seager	LOS	$3,200	11.01	3.44

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Corey Seager	LOS	$3,200	11.01	3.44
Willy Adames	TAM	$2,500	8.57	3.43
Carlos Correa	HOU	$3,500	11.83	3.38
Paul DeJong	STL	$3,100	9.95	3.21

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Tommy Edman	STL	$3,300	14.38	4.36
Alex Bregman	HOU	$4,400	13.50	3.07
Miguel Sanó	MIN	$3,800	13.02	3.43
Josh Donaldson	ATL	$3,300	12.09	3.66

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Tommy Edman	STL	$3,300	14.38	4.36
Josh Donaldson	ATL	$3,300	12.09	3.66
Miguel Sanó	MIN	$3,800	13.02	3.43
Justin Turner	LOS	$3,200	10.48	3.27

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
George Springer	HOU	$4,300	14.74	3.43
Nelson Cruz	MIN	$4,300	14.23	3.31
Ronald Acuña Jr.	ATL	$4,200	14.13	3.36
Austin Meadows	TAM	$3,600	13.85	3.85
Yordan Alvarez	HOU	$4,000	12.89	3.22
Aaron Judge	NYY	$4,400	12.52	2.85
Brett Gardner	NYY	$2,800	12.49	4.46
Cody Bellinger	LOS	$4,500	12.20	2.71

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Brett Gardner	NYY	$2,800	12.49	4.46
Austin Meadows	TAM	$3,600	13.85	3.85
Matt Joyce	ATL	$2,300	8.81	3.83
Dexter Fowler	STL	$3,000	11.38	3.79
Joc Pederson	LOS	$3,100	11.58	3.74
Harrison Bader	STL	$2,700	9.75	3.61
Adam Eaton	WAS	$2,700	9.67	3.58
Marwin Gonzalez	MIN	$2,900	10.25	3.53

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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.