MLB Draftkings Picks for Oct 18, 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
Jack Flaherty LAD $8,800 19.57 2.22
Luis Gil NYY $8,500 16.62 1.96
Gavin Williams CLE $6,900 12.31 1.78
David Peterson NYM $6,500 11.09 1.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jack Flaherty LAD $8,800 19.57 2.22
Luis Gil NYY $8,500 16.62 1.96
Gavin Williams CLE $6,900 12.31 1.78
David Peterson NYM $6,500 11.09 1.71

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Smith LAD $3,900 6.94 1.78
Francisco Alvarez NYM $2,900 5.94 2.05
Austin Wells NYY $3,500 5.28 1.51
Austin Hedges CLE $2,000 3.83 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Alvarez NYM $2,900 5.94 2.05
Austin Hedges CLE $2,000 3.83 1.92
Will Smith LAD $3,900 6.94 1.78
Austin Wells NYY $3,500 5.28 1.51

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Naylor CLE $3,800 7.40 1.95
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,500 7.37 2.95
Freddie Freeman LAD $4,600 7.36 1.60
Pete Alonso NYM $4,700 7.34 1.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,500 7.37 2.95
Francisco Alvarez NYM $2,900 5.94 2.05
Josh Naylor CLE $3,800 7.40 1.95
Austin Hedges CLE $2,000 3.83 1.92

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gleyber Torres NYY $4,100 8.53 2.08
Andres Gimenez CLE $3,500 6.37 1.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gleyber Torres NYY $4,100 8.53 2.08
Andres Gimenez CLE $3,500 6.37 1.82

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $5,600 9.76 1.74
Anthony Volpe NYY $3,600 6.58 1.83
Brayan Rocchio CLE $2,600 5.99 2.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brayan Rocchio CLE $2,600 5.99 2.30
Anthony Volpe NYY $3,600 6.58 1.83
Francisco Lindor NYM $5,600 9.76 1.74

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $6,000 10.54 1.76
Mark Vientos NYM $4,300 9.33 2.17
Max Muncy LAD $4,800 8.32 1.73
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY $4,900 8.31 1.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Vientos NYM $4,300 9.33 2.17
Jose Ramirez CLE $6,000 10.54 1.76
Max Muncy LAD $4,800 8.32 1.73
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY $4,900 8.31 1.70

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $6,300 12.46 1.98
Juan Soto NYY $6,100 10.10 1.66
Mookie Betts LAD $5,200 9.39 1.81
Teoscar Hernandez LAD $5,000 9.02 1.80
Giancarlo Stanton NYY $4,500 8.80 1.95
Steven Kwan CLE $4,400 8.32 1.89
Lane Thomas CLE $4,200 7.84 1.87
Brandon Nimmo NYM $4,000 7.36 1.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andy Pages LAD $2,800 6.51 2.32
Tyrone Taylor NYM $2,700 6.15 2.28
Jesse Winker NYM $3,100 6.43 2.07
Aaron Judge NYY $6,300 12.46 1.98
Alex Verdugo NYY $3,000 5.94 1.98
Giancarlo Stanton NYY $4,500 8.80 1.95
Starling Marte NYM $3,400 6.63 1.95
Steven Kwan CLE $4,400 8.32 1.89

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.