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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Christian Villanueva |
| SS | Phillip Evans |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Víctor Robles |
| OF Two | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Three | Teoscar Hernández |
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,100 | 33.48 | 2.56 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,400 | 30.27 | 2.26 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,900 | 29.13 | 2.26 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 24.00 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,100 | 33.48 | 2.56 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,400 | 30.27 | 2.26 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,900 | 29.13 | 2.26 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $6,900 | 15.26 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.66 | 1.96 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,500 | 7.30 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,100 | 5.61 | 2.67 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 5.43 | 2.36 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,600 | 10.71 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.33 | 2.03 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 8.17 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.54 | 1.95 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.52 | 2.44 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 8.78 | 2.44 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.52 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 11.34 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 10.27 | 2.45 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.34 | 1.80 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 10.27 | 2.45 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.33 | 2.03 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.65 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.65 | 2.08 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.09 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 10.93 | 1.92 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,600 | 10.71 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Víctor Robles | CHC | $2,300 | 7.18 | 3.12 |
| Jake Smolinski | SEA | $2,000 | 5.87 | 2.94 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Zack Granite | OAK | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
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.