MLB Draftkings Picks for Oct 17, 2023

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
Aaron Nola PHI $11,200 17.75 1.58
Merrill Kelly ARI $11,400 17.33 1.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Nola PHI $11,200 17.75 1.58
Merrill Kelly ARI $11,400 17.33 1.52

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.T. Realmuto PHI $7,800 8.03 1.03
Gabriel Moreno ARI $6,800 7.66 1.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gabriel Moreno ARI $6,800 7.66 1.13
J.T. Realmuto PHI $7,800 8.03 1.03

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper PHI $9,200 11.52 1.25
Christian Walker ARI $8,600 9.57 1.11
J.T. Realmuto PHI $7,800 8.03 1.03
Gabriel Moreno ARI $6,800 7.66 1.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper PHI $9,200 11.52 1.25
Gabriel Moreno ARI $6,800 7.66 1.13
Christian Walker ARI $8,600 9.57 1.11
J.T. Realmuto PHI $7,800 8.03 1.03

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $8,800 9.75 1.11
Bryson Stott PHI $7,400 7.59 1.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $8,800 9.75 1.11
Bryson Stott PHI $7,400 7.59 1.03

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner PHI $9,400 10.05 1.07
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $5,600 6.91 1.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $5,600 6.91 1.23
Trea Turner PHI $9,400 10.05 1.07

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alec Bohm PHI $7,200 7.33 1.02
Evan Longoria ARI $5,200 5.39 1.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Longoria ARI $5,200 5.39 1.04
Alec Bohm PHI $7,200 7.33 1.02

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Corbin Carroll ARI $9,600 12.17 1.27
Nick Castellanos PHI $8,200 9.92 1.21
Kyle Schwarber PHI $8,400 8.60 1.02
Tommy Pham ARI $6,400 8.12 1.27
Brandon Marsh PHI $5,000 8.02 1.60
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ARI $6,000 7.12 1.19
Johan Rojas PHI $5,400 6.94 1.29
Alek Thomas ARI $4,800 6.52 1.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Marsh PHI $5,000 8.02 1.60
Alek Thomas ARI $4,800 6.52 1.36
Johan Rojas PHI $5,400 6.94 1.29
Corbin Carroll ARI $9,600 12.17 1.27
Tommy Pham ARI $6,400 8.12 1.27
Nick Castellanos PHI $8,200 9.92 1.21
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ARI $6,000 7.12 1.19
Kyle Schwarber PHI $8,400 8.60 1.02

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.