MLB Draftkings Picks for Jul 31, 2025

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
Andrew Abbott CIN $9,300 21.18 2.28
Ryan Pepiot TB $8,300 18.17 2.19
George Kirby SEA $8,800 17.68 2.01
Kumar Rocker TEX $7,300 11.33 1.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Abbott CIN $9,300 21.18 2.28
Ryan Pepiot TB $8,300 18.17 2.19
George Kirby SEA $8,800 17.68 2.01
Kumar Rocker TEX $7,300 11.33 1.55

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cal Raleigh SEA $6,500 9.50 1.46
Kyle Higashioka TEX $2,800 7.92 2.83
Sean Murphy ATL $3,800 7.58 1.99
Tyler Stephenson CIN $3,400 7.57 2.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Higashioka TEX $2,800 7.92 2.83
Tyler Stephenson CIN $3,400 7.57 2.23
Nick Fortes TB $2,400 4.83 2.01
Sean Murphy ATL $3,800 7.58 1.99

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cal Raleigh SEA $6,500 9.50 1.46
Jonathan Aranda TB $4,300 9.21 2.14
Matt Olson ATL $5,400 8.66 1.60
Yandy Diaz TB $4,700 8.42 1.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Higashioka TEX $2,800 7.92 2.83
Rowdy Tellez TEX $2,700 6.89 2.55
Tyler Stephenson CIN $3,400 7.57 2.23
Jonathan Aranda TB $4,300 9.21 2.14

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe TB $4,300 10.17 2.37
Matt McLain CIN $4,000 8.92 2.23
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY $5,200 8.87 1.71
Marcus Semien TEX $4,200 8.35 1.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cole Young SEA $2,300 5.57 2.42
Brandon Lowe TB $4,300 10.17 2.37
Matt McLain CIN $4,000 8.92 2.23
Jorge Polanco SEA $3,700 7.92 2.14

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,000 10.26 1.71
Corey Seager TEX $4,900 9.62 1.96
Anthony Volpe NYY $3,500 7.76 2.22
J.P. Crawford SEA $3,300 5.89 1.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Volpe NYY $3,500 7.76 2.22
Nick Allen ATL $2,300 4.70 2.04
Corey Seager TEX $4,900 9.62 1.96
J.P. Crawford SEA $3,300 5.89 1.78

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Noelvi Marte CIN $4,300 9.08 2.11
Austin Riley ATL $4,500 8.62 1.92
Junior Caminero TB $5,100 8.44 1.65
Ryan McMahon NYY $3,700 6.95 1.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Noelvi Marte CIN $4,300 9.08 2.11
Austin Riley ATL $4,500 8.62 1.92
Ryan McMahon NYY $3,700 6.95 1.88
Ke’Bryan Hayes CIN $3,000 5.62 1.87

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cody Bellinger NYY $5,500 10.62 1.93
Randy Arozarena SEA $5,000 10.26 2.05
Chandler Simpson TB $4,600 10.14 2.21
Julio Rodriguez SEA $5,300 9.91 1.87
Giancarlo Stanton NYY $4,400 9.38 2.13
Jurickson Profar ATL $4,100 8.63 2.11
Jasson Dominguez NYY $3,800 8.52 2.24
Austin Hays CIN $4,500 8.39 1.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joc Pederson TEX $2,200 6.85 3.11
Jasson Dominguez NYY $3,800 8.52 2.24
Chandler Simpson TB $4,600 10.14 2.21
Eli White ATL $3,100 6.84 2.21
Michael Harris II ATL $3,500 7.71 2.20
Jake Fraley CIN $3,600 7.85 2.18
Giancarlo Stanton NYY $4,400 9.38 2.13
Will Benson CIN $3,200 6.79 2.12

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.