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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Alex Mejia |
| 3B | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Max Kepler |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,100 | 32.40 | 2.47 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,300 | 29.54 | 2.22 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,500 | 18.51 | 2.18 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,900 | 18.31 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,100 | 32.40 | 2.47 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $6,200 | 14.73 | 2.38 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,300 | 29.54 | 2.22 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,700 | 17.00 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.67 | 2.32 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 11.33 | 2.14 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 10.93 | 2.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.52 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,300 | 10.31 | 2.40 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 8.49 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,200 | 7.13 | 3.24 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 9.83 | 2.59 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.88 | 2.22 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Mejia | WSH | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 11.13 | 2.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.87 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 11.13 | 2.85 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,500 | 12.22 | 2.22 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 10.93 | 2.33 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $5,200 | 10.79 | 2.08 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,200 | 10.34 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,700 | 8.88 | 3.29 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $3,100 | 8.62 | 2.78 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $3,200 | 8.87 | 2.77 |
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.