MLB DraftKings Picks for Thursday, August 10, 2017

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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P One James Paxton
P Two Jacob deGrom
C Gary Sánchez
1B Victor Martinez
2B Neil Walker
SS Alcides Escobar
3B Matt Chapman
OF One Nicky Delmonico
OF Two Gregory Polanco
OF Three Alex Gordon
Salary $46,300
Expected Points 103.11

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

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jacob deGrom CIN $12,700 28.70 2.26
James Paxton TEX $12,300 24.55 2.00
Brad Peacock PIT $9,500 20.90 2.20
Yu Darvish STL $11,400 20.88 1.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jason Hammel NYY $5,800 13.17 2.27
Jacob deGrom CIN $12,700 28.70 2.26
Lance Lynn WSH $7,800 17.38 2.23
Brad Peacock PIT $9,500 20.90 2.20

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gary Sánchez DET $4,300 9.43 2.19
Austin Barnes STL $3,300 7.62 2.31
Manny Piña CLE $3,400 7.41 2.18
Russell Martin KC $3,400 7.15 2.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Barnes STL $3,300 7.62 2.31
Omar Narváez MIN $2,200 5.06 2.30
Gary Sánchez DET $4,300 9.43 2.19
Manny Piña CLE $3,400 7.41 2.18

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Votto PHI $5,300 11.45 2.16
Cody Bellinger STL $5,200 9.63 1.85
Edwin Encarnacion LAA $4,500 9.18 2.04
Ryan Zimmerman CHC $4,000 9.09 2.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Martinez CHW $2,300 6.43 2.79
Ryon Healy SEA $3,500 8.70 2.49
C.J. Cron MIL $2,800 6.41 2.29
Eric Hosmer NYY $3,700 8.45 2.28

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Altuve PIT $5,500 10.10 1.84
Chris Taylor STL $5,100 9.50 1.86
Brian Dozier OAK $5,200 9.25 1.78
Jonathan Schoop BAL $4,500 8.74 1.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Neil Walker CIN $2,700 7.02 2.60
Yoán Moncada MIN $3,200 7.91 2.47
Yolmer Sánchez MIN $2,600 6.31 2.43
Ronald Torreyes DET $2,500 5.87 2.35

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor LAA $4,900 8.76 1.79
Corey Seager STL $4,800 8.50 1.77
Didi Gregorius DET $4,200 8.40 2.00
Jean Segura TEX $4,500 8.23 1.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alcides Escobar NYY $2,000 5.12 2.56
Kiké Hernández STL $3,300 7.94 2.41
Ronald Torreyes DET $2,500 5.87 2.35
Marcus Semien SEA $3,400 7.77 2.29

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman PIT $4,900 9.06 1.85
Ryon Healy SEA $3,500 8.70 2.49
José Ramírez NYM $4,800 8.64 1.80
Mike Moustakas NYY $4,000 8.54 2.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Chapman SEA $2,300 6.40 2.78
Ryon Healy SEA $3,500 8.70 2.49
Sean Rodríguez LAD $2,700 6.45 2.39
Todd Frazier DET $3,500 7.55 2.16

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge DET $5,300 10.73 2.02
Bryce Harper CHC $5,500 10.71 1.95
Mike Trout MIL $5,300 10.48 1.98
Nelson Cruz TEX $5,200 10.30 1.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nicky Delmonico MIN $2,900 8.49 2.93
Gregory Polanco LAD $2,600 6.83 2.63
Ben Gamel TEX $3,100 7.56 2.44
Brett Gardner DET $4,000 9.66 2.42

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.