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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 Severino |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Alex Mejia |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | Starling Marte |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Salary | $44,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,800 | 31.20 | 2.26 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,100 | 23.04 | 2.08 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,800 | 22.97 | 2.13 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,900 | 21.39 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $5,300 | 12.76 | 2.41 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,800 | 31.20 | 2.26 |
| Brent Suter | CLE | $5,500 | 12.28 | 2.23 |
| Mike Fiers | PIT | $9,100 | 19.86 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,500 | 7.38 | 2.11 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.35 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| David Freitas | NYM | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 11.06 | 2.05 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 10.66 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.63 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.78 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 10.31 | 2.02 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.41 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.03 | 1.97 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 8.84 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Mejia | WSH | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.77 | 2.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 9.05 | 2.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,200 | 5.81 | 2.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 12.62 | 2.21 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.49 | 2.13 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.13 | 1.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 11.06 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,200 | 8.38 | 2.62 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,400 | 8.83 | 2.60 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,800 | 7.24 | 2.59 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
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.