Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,800 | 45.64 | 4.23 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,200 | 39.68 | 3.54 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,200 | 33.23 | 3.26 |
| Rich Hill | PIT | $9,000 | 32.16 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,800 | 45.64 | 4.23 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,900 | 25.12 | 3.64 |
| Rich Hill | PIT | $9,000 | 32.16 | 3.57 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $8,200 | 29.27 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.02 | 3.58 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 11.36 | 5.68 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.04 | 3.94 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 13.63 | 3.25 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 11.73 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 11.73 | 4.69 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 10.67 | 4.64 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,000 | 12.33 | 3.08 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,000 | 10.51 | 5.26 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 9.29 | 4.65 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 11.69 | 3.25 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.37 | 3.49 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,500 | 14.46 | 4.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.14 | 3.21 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.96 | 3.03 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.13 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.33 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.78 |
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.48 | 4.74 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 12.93 | 4.62 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,700 | 11.70 | 4.33 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,500 | 14.46 | 4.13 |
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.