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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 | Aaron Wilkerson |
| C | A.J. Ellis |
| 1B | Efrén Navarro |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Phillip Evans |
| 3B | Phillip Evans |
| OF One | Lane Adams |
| OF Two | Manuel Margot |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $37,300 |
| Expected Points | 93.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,200 | 27.73 | 2.10 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,000 | 25.63 | 2.14 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,400 | 21.16 | 2.25 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $9,800 | 20.36 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wilkerson | CLE | $4,000 | 10.49 | 2.62 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,400 | 21.16 | 2.25 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $6,500 | 14.03 | 2.16 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,300 | 19.90 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 9.67 | 1.82 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.88 | 2.02 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.71 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ellis | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.52 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 6.35 | 2.35 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $5,400 | 10.50 | 1.94 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.11 | 2.30 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 9.36 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,400 | 6.01 | 2.50 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,600 | 8.65 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.71 | 2.14 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,100 | 9.35 | 1.83 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 8.88 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,800 | 9.11 | 1.90 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.90 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.11 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.39 | 2.46 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 11.35 | 2.14 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,600 | 9.87 | 1.76 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.40 | 2.04 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 8.69 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.11 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.41 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.34 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.31 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.65 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Adams | NYM | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
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.