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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Dillon Peters |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Tyler Naquin |
| Salary | $36,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,600 | 24.62 | 1.95 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,100 | 23.03 | 2.07 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $10,800 | 19.74 | 1.83 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,000 | 18.56 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Peters | ARZ | $5,600 | 15.63 | 2.79 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,500 | 14.49 | 2.23 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,100 | 23.03 | 2.07 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $8,500 | 17.24 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 9.14 | 2.77 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,300 | 8.97 | 2.72 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.86 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 9.14 | 2.77 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,300 | 8.97 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,800 | 11.01 | 2.29 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,000 | 10.95 | 2.19 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 10.66 | 2.48 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 10.58 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 9.80 | 3.27 |
| Kennys Vargas | OAK | $2,900 | 7.79 | 2.69 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 7.18 | 2.66 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,500 | 10.24 | 2.28 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 9.96 | 2.49 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,200 | 9.76 | 2.32 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.73 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,800 | 11.17 | 2.33 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,600 | 8.44 | 3.25 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 10.66 | 2.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,500 | 10.24 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 9.97 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 6.55 | 3.28 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 9.80 | 3.27 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 14.19 | 2.41 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.76 | 2.14 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.68 | 2.12 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $5,300 | 11.65 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 6.55 | 3.28 |
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.