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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 | Brett Nicholas |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Teoscar Hernández |
| Salary | $47,600 |
| Expected Points | 126.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 32.88 | 2.55 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,700 | 25.79 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,300 | 23.17 | 2.05 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,700 | 21.66 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 32.88 | 2.55 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,700 | 21.66 | 2.49 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,400 | 21.33 | 2.27 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | HOU | $5,900 | 13.28 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.06 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 8.63 | 2.78 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $5,300 | 12.10 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.95 | 2.23 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.68 | 2.43 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 10.68 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,100 | 10.24 | 3.30 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,700 | 8.52 | 3.16 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 12.10 | 2.33 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $5,000 | 10.60 | 2.12 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,100 | 8.65 | 2.79 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,700 | 10.17 | 2.75 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 9.38 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 11.62 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 11.38 | 2.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 10.79 | 2.40 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,700 | 8.40 | 3.11 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,700 | 7.45 | 2.76 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 9.71 | 2.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 11.36 | 2.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.95 | 2.23 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 10.79 | 2.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,400 | 10.73 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,700 | 8.52 | 3.16 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 12.52 | 2.20 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.92 | 2.13 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,600 | 11.69 | 2.54 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 11.21 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.32 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,700 | 8.79 | 3.26 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $3,400 | 9.83 | 2.89 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,200 | 9.07 | 2.83 |
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.