MLB Draftkings Picks for Oct 16, 2024

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
Luis Severino NYM $11,000 14.56 1.32
Walker Buehler LAD $10,400 8.80 0.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luis Severino NYM $11,000 14.56 1.32
Walker Buehler LAD $10,400 8.80 0.85

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Smith LAD $7,400 7.36 1.00
Francisco Alvarez NYM $4,400 6.24 1.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Alvarez NYM $4,400 6.24 1.42
Will Smith LAD $7,400 7.36 1.00

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman LAD $8,400 8.22 0.98
Pete Alonso NYM $8,000 7.96 1.00
Will Smith LAD $7,400 7.36 1.00
Francisco Alvarez NYM $4,400 6.24 1.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Alvarez NYM $4,400 6.24 1.42
Pete Alonso NYM $8,000 7.96 1.00
Will Smith LAD $7,400 7.36 1.00
Freddie Freeman LAD $8,400 8.22 0.98

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gavin Lux LAD $5,600 7.08 1.26
Jose Iglesias NYM $6,400 6.70 1.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gavin Lux LAD $5,600 7.08 1.26
Jose Iglesias NYM $6,400 6.70 1.05

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $9,600 10.89 1.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $9,600 10.89 1.13

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Vientos NYM $7,600 9.30 1.22
Max Muncy LAD $8,600 9.01 1.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Vientos NYM $7,600 9.30 1.22
Max Muncy LAD $8,600 9.01 1.05

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Teoscar Hernandez LAD $8,800 9.03 1.03
Mookie Betts LAD $9,200 8.63 0.94
Brandon Nimmo NYM $7,000 8.57 1.22
Starling Marte NYM $6,000 7.21 1.20
Tyrone Taylor NYM $4,200 6.63 1.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrone Taylor NYM $4,200 6.63 1.58
Brandon Nimmo NYM $7,000 8.57 1.22
Starling Marte NYM $6,000 7.21 1.20
Teoscar Hernandez LAD $8,800 9.03 1.03
Mookie Betts LAD $9,200 8.63 0.94

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.