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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 | Robbie Ray |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Luis Torrens |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Expected Points | 119.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,800 | 25.01 | 2.32 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,700 | 23.77 | 1.87 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,800 | 22.71 | 1.92 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,900 | 21.32 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,800 | 25.01 | 2.32 |
| A.J. Griffin | TOR | $6,000 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,900 | 21.32 | 2.15 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,100 | 13.13 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 12.41 | 2.53 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 8.59 | 2.60 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.22 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.85 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,700 | 7.68 | 2.84 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 11.44 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $5,100 | 11.38 | 2.23 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 11.04 | 2.51 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,200 | 10.75 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,900 | 9.54 | 3.29 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,800 | 8.80 | 3.14 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 9.26 | 2.89 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 9.65 | 2.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 12.43 | 2.49 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 11.01 | 2.20 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,300 | 10.32 | 2.40 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 9.97 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 9.97 | 2.77 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,700 | 9.79 | 2.65 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 12.43 | 2.49 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 11.31 | 2.06 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 11.22 | 2.12 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 10.74 | 3.07 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 9.33 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,700 | 8.49 | 3.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 10.74 | 3.07 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,900 | 7.94 | 2.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 11.57 | 2.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 11.44 | 2.24 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,800 | 9.79 | 2.58 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 9.26 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,800 | 8.80 | 3.14 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,800 | 9.79 | 2.58 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.88 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.41 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 11.09 | 2.31 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 11.04 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,500 | 8.12 | 3.25 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,000 | 9.48 | 3.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 9.26 | 2.89 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,900 | 8.31 | 2.87 |
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.