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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 46.72 | 4.33 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,300 | 41.58 | 4.47 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 40.65 | 4.15 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,000 | 39.56 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,300 | 41.58 | 4.47 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 46.72 | 4.33 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 40.65 | 4.15 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,900 | 36.13 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.47 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 10.12 | 3.75 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.64 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 9.63 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.14 | 3.53 |
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,300 | 13.49 | 5.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.08 | 2.97 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.06 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,300 | 13.49 | 5.86 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.90 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.51 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 11.55 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,100 | 10.98 | 3.54 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.51 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 11.55 | 3.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,100 | 19.99 | 3.92 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.51 | 3.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.88 | 3.56 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.84 | 4.77 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.67 | 4.14 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.67 | 4.41 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.84 | 4.77 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.57 | 4.66 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.67 | 4.41 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.23 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.67 | 4.14 |
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.