MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 22, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Urías LAD $10,000 23.59 2.36
Max Scherzer NYM $11,300 19.74 1.75
Jeffrey Springs TB $7,700 16.97 2.20
Edward Cabrera MIA $8,800 16.53 1.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Urías LAD $10,000 23.59 2.36
Jeffrey Springs TB $7,700 16.97 2.20
Edward Cabrera MIA $8,800 16.53 1.88
Sonny Gray MIN $8,500 15.70 1.85

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Smith LAD $5,000 9.87 1.97
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,600 9.38 1.68
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,000 8.97 4.48
Willson Contreras CHC $6,000 8.87 1.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,000 8.97 4.48
Austin Romine CIN $2,000 5.54 2.77
Kurt Suzuki LAA $2,000 5.02 2.51
Travis d’Arnaud ATL $3,000 7.04 2.35

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $6,200 12.36 1.99
Will Smith LAD $5,000 9.87 1.97
Rhys Hoskins PHI $4,700 9.54 2.03
Albert Pujols STL $2,000 9.50 4.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Albert Pujols STL $2,000 9.50 4.75
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,000 8.97 4.48
Mike Moustakas CIN $2,000 7.48 3.74
Michael Chavis PIT $2,000 6.60 3.30

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vaughn Grissom ATL $2,100 8.55 4.07
Marcus Semien TEX $4,800 8.29 1.73
Jonathan India CIN $4,700 8.29 1.76
Jeff McNeil NYM $4,400 8.27 1.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vaughn Grissom ATL $2,100 8.55 4.07
Jonah Bride OAK $2,000 5.65 2.83
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,800 6.94 2.48
Donovan Solano CIN $3,200 7.43 2.32

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $5,700 9.41 1.65
Trea Turner LAD $6,100 9.13 1.50
Dansby Swanson ATL $4,900 8.84 1.80
Corey Seager TEX $5,500 8.13 1.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Velazquez LAA $2,000 5.47 2.74
Jose Barrero CIN $2,000 5.31 2.66
Taylor Walls TB $2,500 5.87 2.35
Paul DeJong STL $3,800 7.41 1.95

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $5,500 10.32 1.88
Austin Riley ATL $5,100 8.70 1.71
Alec Bohm PHI $4,100 8.69 2.12
Yandy Díaz TB $4,100 8.52 2.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ezequiel Duran TEX $2,200 6.00 2.73
Brett Baty NYM $2,400 6.07 2.53
Vimael Machín OAK $2,000 4.57 2.29
Gio Urshela MIN $3,200 7.22 2.26

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luis Robert CWS $11,000 10.53 0.96
Starling Marte NYM $5,000 10.46 2.09
Aaron Judge NYY $6,400 10.43 1.63
Mookie Betts LAD $6,500 10.03 1.54
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $5,400 9.91 1.83
Kyle Schwarber PHI $5,800 9.72 1.68
Jake Fraley CIN $2,500 9.55 3.82
Byron Buxton MIN $5,900 9.38 1.59

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Fraley CIN $2,500 9.55 3.82
Jerar Encarnación MIA $2,000 7.50 3.75
JJ Bleday MIA $2,000 7.07 3.53
Nick Gordon MIN $2,000 6.88 3.44
TJ Friedl CIN $2,200 7.27 3.30
Eddie Rosario ATL $2,200 7.16 3.26
Ben Gamel PIT $2,600 8.06 3.10
Nick Senzel CIN $2,000 6.12 3.06

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.