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Daily Fantasy Baseball: Late FanDuel Lineup For June 25

By Mike Marteny

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Jun 19, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Adam Warren (43) pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

There are only three games tonight, which really limits the options for those of us that build lineups based on stats. You may be better off mixing and matching between past history and current success.

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NOTE: these picks are based solely on statistics. Some players have never faced their opponents, or have very little experience against them. I am not saying that none of those are good picks. This is based on statistical analysis only. If you have a gut feeling, then by all means, follow that. This is not an exact science.

Here is my late FanDuel lineup for June 25:

Pitcher:

Best Bet:

Adam Warren, Yankees ($6,600): Warren is the cheapest option of the evening, but the stats also say he is the best. Warren worked mostly out of the bullpen last year, so he has never started against Houston. That doesn’t mean that he hasn’t had success against them though. The Astros are hitting .250 off of him, but they have only driven in three runs in 24 at bats.

Honorable Mention:

A.J. Burnett, Pirates ($9,200): Burnett has allowed the Reds to hit .254 off of him with five homers, but they only have 26 RBI in 197 at bats. There is no option tonight that really blows the rest away, so taking a veteran like Burnett might be the safest play.

Stay Away:

Dallas Keuchel, Astros ($9,800): Keuchel is the highest price option of the night, but he is facing the Yankees. The Yankees have hit .311 off of Keuchel in 45 at bats with three homers and nine RBI. He has also walked four and struck out only seven. It’s hard to trust him against the Yankees tonight.

Catcher:

Best Bet:

Yadier Molina, Cardinals ($3,000): Molina is 4 for 11 with a walk and a RBI off of Dan Haren, making him the best bet at catcher for the night.

Honorable Mention:

Brayan Pena, Reds ($2,200): Pena could be a big bargain if he plays. He has not seen the field except from the dugout since Sunday. If he is in there, he is 3 for 12 with a double off of Burnett. That could make him a nice bargain.

Next: Who Are The Best Infield Options?

Jun 22, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner (11) slides into third on a single by New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (not pictured) during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

First Base:

Best Bet:

Joey Votto, Reds ($3,900): Votto is 8 for 26 (.308) with five walks, a homer, and six RBI off of Burnett. Only one extra base hit is slightly concerning, but he is definitely getting on base.

Honorable Mention:

Pedro Alvarez, Pirates ($2,500): Alvarez has abused Anthony DeSclafani so far. He is 3 for 6 with a double, a homer, and two RBI off of the Reds rookie. He is a strong bet to add to that tonight.

Second Base:

Best Bet:

Brandon Phillips, Reds ($2,500): Phillips sat out yesterday with a thumb sprain, so he may be out of the lineup yet again. We FanDuel players hope not. Phillips is 10 for 33 wtih a homer and three RBI off of Burnett, so he is a nice candidate for points.

Honorable Mention:

Neil Walker, Pirates ($2,500): Walker is another Pirate that has touched up DeSclafani a little bit so far. Walker is 2 for 5 with a walk and a RBI off of the rookie, and is a strong bet to get a few more points tonight.

Shortstop:

Best Bet:

Jhonny Peralta, Cardinals ($4,000): Peralta is 9 for 30 with two walks, a double, and two RBI off of Dan Haren in his career. That is not a lot of counting stats, but it is positive points no matter how you slice it.

Honorable Mention:

Adeiny Hechavarria, Marlins ($2,500): Hechavarria is 3 for 6 with a pair of RBI off of Lance Lynn. This will be Lynn’s first start back from the DL, so maybe Hechavarria can help knock a little rust off of him.

Third Base:

Best Bet:

Todd Frazier, Reds ($5,000): Frazier only has 4 hits in 17 at bats off of A.J. Burnett, but two of those are home runs. When he gets ahold of a Burnett offering, he has a chance to plant it in the seats.

Honorable Mention:

Chase Headley, Yankees ($2,700): Headley is actually the cheapest third baseman of the night, but he could provide you with the best output. Headley is 3 for 6 with a double, a home run, and three RBI off of Keuchel. If the Yankees hit Keuchel well again, look for Headley to be involved.

Next: Who Are The Best OF Options?

Apr 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Chris Young (24) hits a solo home run during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Outfield:

Best Bets:

Gregory Polanco, Pirates ($2,400): Polanco is 3 for 5 off of DeSclafani with a walk, a double, and an RBI. It is a thin night for the outfield based on statistics. Giancarlo Stanton has struggled off of Dan Haren. Jacoby Ellsbury and Matt Holliday would be the two best options of the day at any position, but they are both on the DL. So there isn’t much left.

Carlos Beltran, Yankees ($3,100): Beltran has only faced Keuchel four times, but he has come away with a walk and a two run homer. Beltran could be a strong play once again.

Chris Young, Yankees ($2,800): This is normally a situation where Young would start, and considering his career numbers off of Keuchel, he should find himself in the middle of the lineup tonight. Young is 4 for 13 with a walk, two doubles, a triple, and two RBI off of Keuchel.

Honorable Mention:

Andrew McCutchen, Pirates ($4,300): McCutchen is only 1 for 4 off of DeSclafani, but he does have two walks. Yes, that puts him on the list.

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