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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $43,600 |
| Expected Points | 102.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,400 | 24.09 | 1.94 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,400 | 22.64 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $12,200 | 21.40 | 1.75 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,100 | 19.38 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,900 | 14.69 | 2.13 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $7,300 | 15.51 | 2.12 |
| R.A. Dickey | NYM | $7,100 | 14.52 | 2.05 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $7,900 | 16.09 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.35 | 1.99 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,600 | 7.49 | 2.08 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,400 | 7.21 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Raffy López | KC | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.46 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 10.50 | 2.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 8.31 | 2.44 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.63 | 2.13 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.31 | 1.95 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.51 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,300 | 5.52 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 9.41 | 1.78 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 9.06 | 2.66 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 9.06 | 2.66 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,700 | 8.23 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,600 | 10.82 | 1.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 10.46 | 2.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.51 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 11.76 | 2.31 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 11.39 | 2.23 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 10.50 | 2.14 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $5,200 | 10.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 9.06 | 2.66 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
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.