MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 29, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Rodón SF $10,900 23.29 2.14
Corbin Burnes MIL $10,400 22.33 2.15
Ranger Suárez PHI $8,800 17.53 1.99
Miles Mikolas STL $8,400 16.40 1.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Grove LAD $4,000 9.13 2.28
Corbin Burnes MIL $10,400 22.33 2.15
Carlos Rodón SF $10,900 23.29 2.14
Frankie Montas NYY $7,200 14.60 2.03

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,700 9.60 1.68
Willson Contreras CHC $5,500 8.97 1.63
Will Smith LAD $5,300 8.58 1.62
Carson Kelly ARI $3,700 7.41 2.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Knizner STL $2,000 6.75 3.38
Jacob Stallings MIA $2,000 6.44 3.22
Sandy León MIN $2,000 4.83 2.42
Joey Bart SF $2,600 6.17 2.37

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $6,200 12.68 2.05
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,700 9.60 1.68
Rhys Hoskins PHI $5,000 9.42 1.88
Freddie Freeman LAD $5,500 9.11 1.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Albert Pujols STL $2,200 9.10 4.14
Colin Moran CIN $2,000 7.43 3.72
Michael Chavis PIT $2,000 7.43 3.71
Andrew Knizner STL $2,000 6.75 3.38

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan India CIN $4,500 8.45 1.88
Kolten Wong MIL $3,100 8.42 2.72
Josh Rojas ARI $5,200 8.36 1.61
Jean Segura PHI $4,200 8.05 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian Arroyo BOS $2,500 7.60 3.04
Kolten Wong MIL $3,100 8.42 2.72
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,700 7.32 2.71
Gleyber Torres NYY $3,800 7.34 1.93

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $4,900 9.28 1.89
Trea Turner LAD $6,100 9.21 1.51
Carlos Correa MIN $4,700 8.46 1.80
Ha-Seong Kim SD $4,400 8.28 1.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Velazquez LAA $2,000 6.32 3.16
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,000 5.44 2.72
Brandon Crawford SF $2,700 6.76 2.51
Isiah Kiner-Falefa NYY $2,900 6.16 2.12

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $5,600 11.23 2.01
Manny Machado SD $5,900 10.13 1.72
Alec Bohm PHI $4,400 8.33 1.89
Emmanuel Rivera ARI $2,700 8.18 3.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Emmanuel Rivera ARI $2,700 8.18 3.03
Gio Urshela MIN $2,800 6.93 2.47
Kyle Farmer CIN $3,700 8.00 2.16
Nolan Arenado STL $5,600 11.23 2.01

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $6,400 11.46 1.79
Ian Happ CHC $4,400 10.25 2.33
Bryce Harper PHI $5,600 10.08 1.80
Tyler O’Neill STL $4,800 10.04 2.09
George Springer TOR $5,700 9.73 1.71
Mike Trout LAA $5,400 9.66 1.79
Christian Yelich MIL $4,100 9.50 2.32
Jake Fraley CIN $2,800 9.33 3.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stone Garrett ARI $2,200 8.53 3.88
TJ Friedl CIN $2,100 7.88 3.75
Jerar Encarnación MIA $2,000 7.28 3.64
Nick Gordon MIN $2,000 7.19 3.60
Jake Cave MIN $2,000 7.07 3.54
Garrett Mitchell MIL $2,000 6.94 3.47
Jack Suwinski PIT $2,000 6.91 3.46
Corey Dickerson STL $2,200 7.49 3.40

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.