3 Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Plays for 8/8/17

Jake Marisnick, OF, Houston Astros

FanDuel Price: $2,200

Jake Marisnick comes in as the best value at any position on the slate according to our projections, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering his near-minimum price and matchup against Derek Holland.

As a result, the Houston Astros have the highest implied run total on the slate (5.80 runs). Holland has the slate's fifth-worst SIERA (5.25), and he's been even worse against right-handed batters, posting a 5.77 xFIP and allowing a .397 wOBA.

While it is never fun to roster a player who regularly hits in the bottom third of the lineup, Marisnick's matchup against a vulnerable lefty and his surprising power for a bottom-of-the-order player make him worth a look as a salary-saver in tournaments.