MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 8, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Blake Snell SD $8,800 21.02 2.39
Chris Bassitt NYM $9,300 20.91 2.25
Cole Irvin OAK $8,200 18.61 2.27
Zac Gallen ARI $7,900 15.33 1.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Blake Snell SD $8,800 21.02 2.39
Cole Irvin OAK $8,200 18.61 2.27
Chris Bassitt NYM $9,300 20.91 2.25
Keegan Thompson CHC $6,700 14.41 2.15

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sean Murphy OAK $4,600 8.55 1.86
Adley Rutschman BAL $4,500 8.36 1.86
Willson Contreras CHC $4,900 7.90 1.61
Carson Kelly ARI $4,100 7.84 1.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Trevino NYY $2,800 7.08 2.53
Joey Bart SF $2,800 6.85 2.45
Kurt Suzuki LAA $2,400 5.45 2.27
Jason Delay PIT $2,400 5.40 2.25

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $6,200 10.72 1.73
Pete Alonso NYM $6,100 9.98 1.64
Joey Votto CIN $3,600 8.69 2.41
Sean Murphy OAK $4,600 8.55 1.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Chavis PIT $2,000 6.21 3.10
Mike Moustakas CIN $2,300 6.58 2.86
Jose Trevino NYY $2,800 7.08 2.53
Joey Bart SF $2,800 6.85 2.45

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan India CIN $4,800 9.17 1.91
Ketel Marte ARI $5,000 8.23 1.65
Wilmer Flores SF $4,500 7.57 1.68
Jeff McNeil NYM $4,400 7.39 1.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,000 5.30 2.65
Jonathan India CIN $4,800 9.17 1.91
César Hernández WAS $3,000 5.33 1.78
Wilmer Flores SF $4,500 7.57 1.68

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $5,900 10.01 1.70
Jorge Mateo BAL $3,500 9.54 2.72
Bo Bichette TOR $4,500 8.22 1.83
Oneil Cruz PIT $4,200 8.05 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Crawford SF $2,000 6.10 3.05
Jorge Mateo BAL $3,500 9.54 2.72
Elvis Andrus OAK $2,500 6.59 2.64
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,600 5.88 2.26

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Chapman TOR $4,700 9.11 1.94
Josh Rojas ARI $4,700 8.33 1.77
Brandon Drury SD $5,600 8.10 1.45
Manny Machado SD $5,100 8.07 1.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.D. Davis SF $2,200 7.30 3.32
Tyler Nevin BAL $2,000 5.76 2.88
Maikel Franco WAS $2,000 4.89 2.45
Phil Gosselin LAA $2,000 4.74 2.37

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $6,400 13.14 2.05
Teoscar Hernández TOR $4,600 10.15 2.21
Anthony Santander BAL $4,600 9.11 1.98
Starling Marte NYM $5,400 8.94 1.66
Daulton Varsho ARI $4,100 8.80 2.15
Mitch Haniger SEA $3,600 8.53 2.37
Austin Slater SF $3,600 8.44 2.34
Juan Soto SD $6,000 8.43 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan McKenna BAL $2,000 7.06 3.53
Jake Fraley CIN $2,000 6.63 3.31
Victor Robles WAS $2,300 7.39 3.21
Aristides Aquino CIN $2,000 6.31 3.16
Yadiel Hernandez WAS $2,000 6.27 3.13
Sam Haggerty SEA $2,400 7.40 3.09
Skye Bolt OAK $2,000 5.89 2.95
Nick Senzel CIN $2,200 6.33 2.88

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.