MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 28, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Urías LAD $10,400 26.67 2.56
Robbie Ray SEA $10,600 26.60 2.51
Justin Verlander HOU $11,000 25.36 2.31
Max Scherzer NYM $11,400 23.30 2.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Urías LAD $10,400 26.67 2.56
Robbie Ray SEA $10,600 26.60 2.51
Justin Verlander HOU $11,000 25.36 2.31
Ross Stripling TOR $7,400 15.78 2.13

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,800 9.70 1.67
William Contreras ATL $7,000 8.53 1.22
Salvador Perez KC $4,700 8.40 1.79
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,800 8.30 2.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yan Gomes CHC $2,000 7.03 3.52
Austin Romine CIN $2,000 6.17 3.09
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,800 8.30 2.96
Austin Wynns SF $2,000 5.48 2.74

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $11,000 11.53 1.05
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,800 9.70 1.67
Nathaniel Lowe TEX $3,800 9.63 2.53
Matt Olson ATL $8,400 9.42 1.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Chavis PIT $2,000 7.12 3.56
Yan Gomes CHC $2,000 7.03 3.52
Harold Castro DET $2,000 6.75 3.38
Keston Hiura MIL $2,700 8.70 3.22

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vaughn Grissom ATL $5,000 9.14 1.83
Josh Rojas ARI $5,200 8.87 1.71
Jose Altuve HOU $5,300 8.83 1.67
Marcus Semien TEX $5,100 8.21 1.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian Arroyo BOS $2,500 8.14 3.26
Alejo Lopez CIN $2,000 5.95 2.98
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,500 7.24 2.89
Josh Harrison CWS $2,400 6.71 2.80

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $4,700 9.45 2.01
Trea Turner LAD $10,600 8.96 0.85
Francisco Lindor NYM $5,700 8.77 1.54
Dansby Swanson ATL $8,800 8.71 0.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Velazquez LAA $2,000 6.45 3.22
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,000 5.64 2.82
Jose Barrero CIN $2,000 5.57 2.78
Taylor Walls TB $2,400 6.16 2.57

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $10,400 10.14 0.98
Manny Machado SD $6,300 9.94 1.58
Alex Bregman HOU $4,900 9.59 1.96
José Ramírez CLE $5,600 9.53 1.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ildemaro Vargas WAS $2,000 6.33 3.16
Jeimer Candelario DET $2,200 6.06 2.75
J.D. Davis SF $2,900 7.81 2.69
Brett Baty NYM $2,400 6.10 2.54

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mookie Betts LAD $10,800 11.05 1.02
Aaron Judge NYY $6,200 10.72 1.73
Bryce Harper PHI $6,200 10.38 1.67
George Springer TOR $5,400 10.09 1.87
Juan Soto SD $6,400 10.06 1.57
Ian Happ CHC $3,900 9.94 2.55
Mike Trout LAA $5,500 9.69 1.76
Julio Rodríguez SEA $6,100 9.60 1.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
TJ Friedl CIN $2,100 7.64 3.64
Stone Garrett ARI $2,200 7.87 3.58
Ryan Aguilar LAA $2,000 7.00 3.50
Kerry Carpenter DET $2,000 6.99 3.50
Nick Gordon MIN $2,000 6.80 3.40
Victor Reyes DET $2,000 6.80 3.40
Greg Allen PIT $2,000 6.64 3.32
Aristides Aquino CIN $2,000 6.56 3.28

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.