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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Kyle Farmer |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Brock Holt |
| SS | Charlie Culberson |
| 3B | Charlie Culberson |
| OF One | Brock Holt |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Carlos Gómez |
| Salary | $47,100 |
| Expected Points | 108.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,300 | 27.62 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,800 | 24.96 | 1.95 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,900 | 20.85 | 2.11 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $11,000 | 19.68 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,900 | 16.79 | 2.13 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,900 | 20.85 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,700 | 18.21 | 2.09 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,300 | 27.62 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 8.29 | 2.24 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,100 | 5.13 | 2.44 |
| Bryan Holaday | CHW | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.39 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 10.43 | 2.01 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,600 | 9.89 | 2.15 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.92 | 2.41 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 8.42 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 10.67 | 2.09 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.64 | 2.47 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 11.13 | 1.99 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,600 | 10.95 | 1.96 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 9.42 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $2,000 | 5.48 | 2.74 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 9.24 | 2.72 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 9.42 | 2.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.93 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.75 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $2,000 | 5.48 | 2.74 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.92 | 2.41 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.79 | 2.07 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 10.43 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Willy García | MIN | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
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.