MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 13, 2021

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zack Wheeler PHI $10,300 23.30 2.26
Robbie Ray TOR $9,200 22.14 2.41
Jack Flaherty STL $8,300 21.39 2.58
Julio Urías LAD $9,900 20.59 2.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jack Flaherty STL $8,300 21.39 2.58
Tyler Mahle CIN $7,100 17.64 2.48
Charlie Morton ATL $8,300 20.20 2.43
Robbie Ray TOR $9,200 22.14 2.41

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Salvador Perez KC $4,900 9.47 1.93
Will Smith LAD $4,300 9.40 2.19
J.T. Realmuto PHI $4,700 8.96 1.91
Yan Gomes OAK $3,100 8.94 2.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robinson Chirinos CHC $2,200 7.06 3.21
Martín Maldonado HOU $2,200 6.35 2.89
Yan Gomes OAK $3,100 8.94 2.88
Alejandro Kirk TOR $3,000 7.43 2.48

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Votto CIN $5,600 11.38 2.03
Salvador Perez KC $4,900 9.47 1.93
Will Smith LAD $4,300 9.40 2.19
Freddie Freeman ATL $4,800 9.35 1.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Frank Schwindel CHC $2,000 8.46 4.23
Mitch Moreland OAK $2,200 7.85 3.57
Christian Walker ARI $2,100 7.12 3.39
Robinson Chirinos CHC $2,200 7.06 3.21

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe TB $4,600 9.94 2.16
Jonathan India CIN $4,500 9.90 2.20
Ozzie Albies ATL $4,900 9.81 2.00
Jorge Polanco MIN $3,100 9.73 3.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jorge Polanco MIN $3,100 9.73 3.14
Tommy Edman STL $3,100 8.56 2.76
Donovan Solano SF $2,600 6.59 2.53
Whit Merrifield KC $3,600 8.58 2.38

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bo Bichette TOR $5,700 9.32 1.63
Dansby Swanson ATL $4,500 9.13 2.03
Xander Bogaerts BOS $5,400 9.06 1.68
Willy Adames MIL $5,500 8.99 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Richie Martin BAL $2,000 7.02 3.51
Nick Ahmed ARI $2,800 8.61 3.08
Didi Gregorius PHI $3,100 7.20 2.32
Andrelton Simmons MIN $2,000 4.58 2.29

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Ramírez CLE $5,700 10.52 1.85
Rafael Devers BOS $5,800 9.97 1.72
Austin Riley ATL $4,700 9.94 2.12
Manny Machado SD $5,600 9.63 1.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Duffy CHC $2,000 6.34 3.17
Maikel Franco BAL $2,500 6.85 2.74
Carter Kieboom WAS $2,400 6.03 2.51
Jeimer Candelario DET $3,600 8.71 2.42

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Springer TOR $5,400 11.61 2.15
Kyle Schwarber BOS $4,900 11.19 2.28
Starling Marte OAK $6,100 11.18 1.83
Bryce Harper PHI $5,700 10.96 1.92
Cedric Mullins BAL $4,300 10.85 2.52
Teoscar Hernández TOR $4,800 10.04 2.09
Anthony Santander BAL $2,300 9.69 4.21
Ketel Marte ARI $3,800 9.51 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Santander BAL $2,300 9.69 4.21
DJ Stewart BAL $2,000 8.10 4.05
Lewis Brinson MIA $2,000 7.73 3.86
Kevin Kiermaier TB $2,000 7.57 3.79
Sam Hilliard COL $2,200 8.05 3.66
Victor Reyes DET $2,000 7.10 3.55
Chas McCormick HOU $2,300 7.62 3.31
Harrison Bader STL $2,500 8.16 3.26

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.