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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Aaron Nola |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Nicky Delmonico |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF Three | Jayson Werth |
| Salary | $45,200 |
| Expected Points | 113.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,800 | 29.49 | 2.30 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $11,400 | 22.20 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,300 | 20.28 | 2.44 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 19.39 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,300 | 20.28 | 2.44 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,800 | 16.38 | 2.41 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 19.39 | 2.39 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,800 | 29.49 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.64 | 1.96 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.36 | 1.94 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.41 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.36 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,400 | 10.25 | 2.33 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.88 | 2.06 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,500 | 9.30 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,500 | 9.30 | 2.66 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,200 | 5.20 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.58 | 2.07 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 9.61 | 2.75 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 9.61 | 2.75 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 4.99 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 11.24 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 9.96 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 9.13 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.57 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 9.13 | 2.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,400 | 10.35 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 10.34 | 2.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.57 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,200 | 5.20 | 2.36 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.75 | 2.14 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.87 | 2.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.78 | 2.11 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 10.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 9.61 | 2.75 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,500 | 9.30 | 2.66 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
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.