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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Lance Lynn |
| C | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Mitch Garver |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Steve Pearce |
| OF Two | Carlos Moncrief |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Salary | $43,300 |
| Expected Points | 110.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,500 | 31.24 | 2.31 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,200 | 31.18 | 2.36 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 20.44 | 2.13 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,800 | 19.81 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,700 | 18.78 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $7,700 | 18.35 | 2.38 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,200 | 31.18 | 2.36 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,500 | 31.24 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.72 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.36 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.72 |
| Bryan Holaday | CHW | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 10.95 | 1.95 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.09 | 1.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.72 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 10.42 | 1.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 9.37 | 2.68 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 9.37 | 2.68 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 5.71 | 2.48 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 12.35 | 2.42 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 12.35 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.79 | 2.11 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.11 | 1.77 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 9.65 | 2.35 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Moncrief | SF | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
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.