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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 | Luis Castillo |
| P Two | Jimmy Nelson |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Melky Cabrera |
| Salary | $43,500 |
| Expected Points | 102.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,500 | 22.99 | 1.70 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,500 | 20.19 | 2.12 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,100 | 20.05 | 1.81 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,400 | 19.80 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,400 | 19.80 | 2.36 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,800 | 19.57 | 2.22 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $6,700 | 14.74 | 2.20 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $5,800 | 12.74 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.05 | 2.30 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,600 | 7.59 | 2.11 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,000 | 4.62 | 2.31 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.05 | 2.30 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,500 | 5.64 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,700 | 10.98 | 1.93 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.72 | 2.16 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,500 | 9.67 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 7.03 | 2.51 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,600 | 9.91 | 2.15 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 9.54 | 1.87 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.32 | 1.90 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,200 | 8.35 | 1.99 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 7.81 | 2.30 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.24 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.72 | 2.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 12.93 | 2.31 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.06 | 2.19 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.47 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
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.