MLB Draftkings Picks for Sep 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
Brandon Woodruff MIL $10,800 24.58 2.28
Charlie Morton ATL $9,500 20.96 2.21
Logan Gilbert SEA $10,200 20.67 2.03
Framber Valdez HOU $9,900 20.24 2.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Rodon NYY $6,900 16.20 2.35
Brandon Woodruff MIL $10,800 24.58 2.28
Nick Pivetta BOS $7,200 16.00 2.22
Charlie Morton ATL $9,500 20.96 2.21

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
William Contreras MIL $5,100 10.80 2.12
Logan Porter KC $3,500 8.89 2.54
Drew Millas WAS $2,600 8.60 3.31
Mitch Garver TEX $4,500 8.58 1.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Drew Millas WAS $2,600 8.60 3.31
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,900 8.27 2.85
James McCann BAL $2,800 7.34 2.62
Tyler Heineman TOR $2,000 5.13 2.56

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
William Contreras MIL $5,100 10.80 2.12
Matt Olson ATL $6,600 10.80 1.64
Pete Alonso NYM $5,300 9.59 1.81
Carlos Santana MIL $3,800 9.49 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Drew Millas WAS $2,600 8.60 3.31
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,900 8.27 2.85
Ryan Noda OAK $3,100 8.75 2.82
Jared Walsh LAA $2,700 7.13 2.64

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $6,400 11.59 1.81
Ozzie Albies ATL $5,900 10.39 1.76
Davis Schneider TOR $5,300 10.20 1.93
Nico Hoerner CHC $9,200 10.07 1.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andy Ibanez DET $3,000 8.45 2.82
Edouard Julien MIN $3,700 9.22 2.49
Ronny Mauricio NYM $3,500 8.59 2.46
Lenyn Sosa CWS $2,500 6.08 2.43

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner PHI $6,300 12.19 1.94
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $6,000 11.24 1.87
Corey Seager TEX $6,700 10.65 1.59
CJ Abrams WAS $4,700 10.08 2.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
David Fletcher LAA $2,000 6.53 3.26
Nick Allen OAK $2,000 5.47 2.73
Joey Wendle MIA $2,300 5.97 2.60
Gabriel Arias CLE $2,600 6.09 2.34

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Royce Lewis MIN $5,100 11.90 2.33
Austin Riley ATL $5,800 10.42 1.80
Alex Bregman HOU $5,600 10.01 1.79
Jose Ramirez CLE $5,700 9.71 1.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juniel Querecuto STL $2,000 4.90 2.45
Mark Vientos NYM $2,400 5.88 2.45
Eduardo Escobar LAA $2,500 6.05 2.42
Royce Lewis MIN $5,100 11.90 2.33

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,200 11.54 1.86
Julio Rodriguez SEA $6,600 11.02 1.67
Fernando Tatis Jr. SD $5,900 10.67 1.81
Juan Soto SD $5,700 10.49 1.84
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 10.44 1.61
Kyle Schwarber PHI $5,700 10.33 1.81
Jazz Chisholm Jr. MIA $5,000 10.32 2.06
Mike Yastrzemski SF $8,800 9.80 1.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brett Phillips LAA $2,300 7.91 3.44
Blake Perkins MIL $2,000 6.70 3.35
Tyrone Taylor MIL $2,800 9.18 3.28
Jose Azocar SD $2,200 6.95 3.16
Dairon Blanco KC $2,500 7.79 3.12
Mark Canha MIL $3,100 9.68 3.12
Tim Locastro NYM $2,000 6.07 3.04
Lawrence Butler OAK $2,100 6.30 3.00

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.