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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,000 | 37.83 | 4.20 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,000 | 37.66 | 3.42 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,100 | 35.79 | 3.93 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,600 | 33.64 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,000 | 37.83 | 4.20 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,100 | 35.79 | 3.93 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,200 | 29.43 | 3.59 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,400 | 33.47 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.40 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,700 | 12.62 | 3.41 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 12.19 | 4.69 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 11.89 | 4.40 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.75 | 3.19 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,200 | 9.75 | 4.43 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 11.45 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.42 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.99 | 3.33 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.77 | 3.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 10.76 | 4.68 |
| J.D. Davis | OAK | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 16.41 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 16.26 | 3.96 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 15.33 | 3.65 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.22 | 3.54 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,500 | 11.15 | 4.46 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,100 | 8.65 | 4.12 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 16.26 | 3.96 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
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.