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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 | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Kristopher Negrón |
| SS | Kristopher Negrón |
| 3B | Brian Anderson |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Brandon Nimmo |
| Salary | $41,900 |
| Expected Points | 103.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $11,400 | 23.98 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,800 | 22.07 | 1.87 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,600 | 21.10 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,800 | 20.97 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,800 | 20.97 | 2.38 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $5,400 | 11.76 | 2.18 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,100 | 13.01 | 2.13 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $6,500 | 13.67 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.45 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,600 | 7.35 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 6.28 | 2.16 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,200 | 4.72 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 10.50 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 9.85 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,700 | 9.19 | 2.48 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,200 | 5.28 | 2.40 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 11.27 | 2.09 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,500 | 9.77 | 2.17 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 8.59 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 10.66 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.09 | 1.90 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.27 | 1.98 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.15 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.64 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.56 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.67 | 2.30 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 12.21 | 2.18 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 10.74 | 2.24 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.66 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,500 | 8.29 | 3.32 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.82 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
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.