MLB Draftkings Picks for Oct 2, 2022

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SEA $10,500 25.55 2.43
Blake Snell SD $10,100 24.02 2.38
Shane Bieber CLE $10,700 23.35 2.18
Charlie Morton ATL $10,600 21.83 2.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SEA $10,500 25.55 2.43
Marcus Stroman CHC $7,300 17.56 2.41
Blake Snell SD $10,100 24.02 2.38
Luis Garcia HOU $8,600 20.19 2.35

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,900 9.47 1.60
Danny Jansen TOR $3,700 9.42 2.54
Adley Rutschman BAL $4,500 8.30 1.84
Willson Contreras CHC $5,100 8.22 1.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sam Huff TEX $2,200 7.14 3.24
Carson Kelly ARI $2,300 6.73 2.93
Connor Wong BOS $2,200 6.24 2.84
Danny Jansen TOR $3,700 9.42 2.54

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman LAD $5,500 10.40 1.89
Pete Alonso NYM $8,800 10.23 1.16
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,900 9.47 1.60
Danny Jansen TOR $3,700 9.42 2.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Triston Casas BOS $2,300 8.39 3.65
Sam Huff TEX $2,200 7.14 3.24
Dermis Garcia OAK $2,300 7.05 3.06
Carson Kelly ARI $2,300 6.73 2.93

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $4,700 10.43 2.22
Jose Altuve HOU $5,600 9.42 1.68
Kolten Wong MIL $3,700 8.65 2.34
Jake Cronenworth SD $4,600 7.02 1.53

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Díaz OAK $2,300 6.12 2.66
Kolten Wong MIL $3,700 8.65 2.34
Romy González CWS $2,800 6.56 2.34
Miles Mastrobuoni TB $2,000 4.52 2.26

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $5,400 9.65 1.79
Francisco Lindor NYM $8,200 9.50 1.16
Elvis Andrus CWS $3,900 8.97 2.30
Oneil Cruz PIT $5,700 8.97 1.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Livan Soto LAA $2,500 8.95 3.58
Nick Allen OAK $2,100 5.98 2.85
Isiah Kiner-Falefa NYY $3,000 7.42 2.47
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,100 5.03 2.39

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Machado SD $5,400 9.20 1.70
Max Muncy LAD $4,900 8.71 1.78
José Ramírez CLE $6,200 8.59 1.39
Eduardo Escobar NYM $6,800 8.44 1.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jace Peterson MIL $2,100 6.40 3.05
Nate Eaton KC $2,500 7.55 3.02
Josh Jung TEX $2,900 8.28 2.86
Jordan Groshans MIA $2,000 5.52 2.76

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 11.75 1.81
Mike Trout LAA $6,300 11.44 1.82
George Springer TOR $5,000 10.29 2.06
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,300 10.14 1.61
Taylor Ward LAA $4,200 10.11 2.41
Kyle Schwarber PHI $5,200 9.84 1.89
Michael Harris II ATL $8,600 9.62 1.12
Adolis García TEX $4,100 9.56 2.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Garrett Mitchell MIL $2,100 8.43 4.02
Jarred Kelenic SEA $2,100 7.25 3.45
Will Brennan CLE $2,400 8.15 3.39
Matt Vierling PHI $2,000 6.63 3.32
Mark Mathias TEX $2,700 8.94 3.31
Chad Pinder OAK $2,000 6.61 3.30
Drew Waters KC $2,200 7.13 3.24
Raimel Tapia TOR $2,300 7.23 3.14

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.