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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Kyle Hendricks |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Nicky Delmonico |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Erick Aybar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jabari Blash |
| OF Two | Matt Szczur |
| OF Three | Jarrett Parker |
| Salary | $47,500 |
| Expected Points | 109.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $13,300 | 26.40 | 1.98 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 23.61 | 2.00 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,100 | 23.13 | 2.08 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,000 | 22.48 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $5,500 | 13.93 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,600 | 20.09 | 2.34 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $5,700 | 12.87 | 2.26 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,000 | 20.14 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,700 | 7.49 | 2.02 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.40 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.10 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 6.90 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.76 | 2.22 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 5.50 | 2.20 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.29 | 2.17 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,600 | 10.80 | 1.93 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 10.20 | 2.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,700 | 9.21 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 8.42 | 2.34 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 5.20 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 10.89 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,300 | 8.96 | 1.69 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | SD | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.41 | 2.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.03 | 2.19 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,900 | 6.53 | 2.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.23 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.35 | 2.20 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.06 | 1.97 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,600 | 10.80 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $3,200 | 8.22 | 2.57 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,700 | 9.21 | 2.49 |
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.