MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 30, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shane McClanahan TB $11,200 26.16 2.34
Aaron Nola PHI $10,600 22.88 2.16
Framber Valdez HOU $10,100 20.95 2.07
George Kirby SEA $8,500 20.21 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Kirby SEA $8,500 20.21 2.38
Shane McClanahan TB $11,200 26.16 2.34
Brady Singer KC $8,900 19.72 2.22
Spenser Watkins BAL $5,800 12.61 2.17

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Salvador Perez KC $4,800 9.52 1.98
Willson Contreras CHC $5,400 9.07 1.68
Adley Rutschman BAL $5,500 8.65 1.57
William Contreras ATL $4,700 8.37 1.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Hedges CLE $2,000 5.61 2.80
Austin Romine CIN $2,000 5.59 2.79
Victor Caratini MIL $2,100 5.50 2.62
Seby Zavala CWS $2,200 5.59 2.54

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $6,400 11.66 1.82
Albert Pujols STL $2,100 9.76 4.65
Nathaniel Lowe TEX $4,000 9.57 2.39
Salvador Perez KC $4,800 9.52 1.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Albert Pujols STL $2,100 9.76 4.65
Dermis Garcia OAK $2,000 6.99 3.50
Harold Castro DET $2,000 6.71 3.36
Nick Pratto KC $2,000 6.45 3.23

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan India CIN $4,500 8.63 1.92
Andrés Giménez CLE $5,600 8.58 1.53
Jose Altuve HOU $5,300 8.52 1.61
Josh Rojas ARI $5,100 8.45 1.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rougned Odor BAL $2,000 6.03 3.02
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,500 7.43 2.97
Michael Massey KC $2,000 5.91 2.96
Jonah Bride OAK $2,000 5.47 2.74

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $5,000 9.65 1.93
Dansby Swanson ATL $5,300 9.41 1.77
Trea Turner LAD $6,300 9.35 1.48
Oneil Cruz PIT $4,000 9.06 2.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Velazquez LAA $2,000 6.01 3.01
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,000 5.36 2.68
Taylor Walls TB $2,100 5.41 2.57
Elvis Andrus CWS $2,500 6.35 2.54

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $5,900 10.99 1.86
Manny Machado SD $5,900 10.38 1.76
Alex Bregman HOU $4,800 9.93 2.07
José Ramírez CLE $6,100 9.58 1.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ildemaro Vargas WAS $2,000 6.52 3.26
Jeimer Candelario DET $2,000 6.07 3.03
Ezequiel Duran TEX $2,100 6.08 2.90
Vimael Machín OAK $2,000 5.16 2.58

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mookie Betts LAD $6,400 11.59 1.81
Michael Harris II ATL $4,200 11.52 2.74
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 10.96 1.69
Randy Arozarena TB $5,400 10.23 1.89
George Springer TOR $5,500 10.03 1.82
Bryce Harper PHI $5,700 9.89 1.74
Tyler O’Neill STL $4,900 9.88 2.02
Lars Nootbaar STL $2,900 9.87 3.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Garrett Mitchell MIL $2,000 8.90 4.45
Corbin Carroll ARI $2,000 8.35 4.18
Corey Dickerson STL $2,100 8.44 4.02
TJ Friedl CIN $2,100 8.32 3.96
Kerry Carpenter DET $2,000 7.33 3.66
Kyle Isbel KC $2,000 7.30 3.65
Jake Cave MIN $2,000 7.28 3.64
Kyle Stowers BAL $2,000 7.27 3.63

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.