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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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Travis Taijeron |
| OF Three | Ryan Rua |
| Salary | $41,200 |
| Expected Points | 111.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,000 | 28.95 | 2.23 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,300 | 28.59 | 2.15 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,600 | 22.84 | 1.97 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,400 | 21.59 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $6,700 | 18.26 | 2.73 |
| Dillon Peters | ARZ | $6,500 | 16.28 | 2.50 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,900 | 21.06 | 2.37 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $5,900 | 13.78 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,500 | 9.90 | 2.83 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 9.11 | 2.53 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,600 | 8.99 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,500 | 9.90 | 2.83 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Rob Brantly | MIN | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 11.36 | 2.37 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 11.25 | 2.25 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,300 | 10.37 | 2.41 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,900 | 10.15 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 9.43 | 2.86 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,100 | 8.74 | 2.82 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 11.94 | 2.34 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 10.92 | 2.54 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.86 | 2.17 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 13.20 | 2.36 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 11.99 | 2.22 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.45 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 9.92 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,700 | 7.94 | 2.94 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,200 | 8.26 | 2.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 11.02 | 2.16 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.45 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.18 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,300 | 7.87 | 3.42 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 13.05 | 2.29 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.65 | 2.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 11.36 | 2.37 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 11.20 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,600 | 8.64 | 3.32 |
| Travis Taijeron | CIN | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,100 | 8.74 | 2.82 |
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.