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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $13,500 | 24.40 | 1.81 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,500 | 15.75 | 1.85 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $7,500 | 13.30 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,500 | 15.75 | 1.85 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $13,500 | 24.40 | 1.81 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $7,500 | 13.30 | 1.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,500 | 8.60 | 1.15 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $6,000 | 7.05 | 1.18 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $5,000 | 5.34 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $6,000 | 7.05 | 1.18 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,500 | 8.60 | 1.15 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $5,000 | 5.34 | 1.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $6,500 | 9.07 | 1.40 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $6,500 | 7.46 | 1.15 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $5,500 | 7.02 | 1.28 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $6,500 | 6.86 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $6,500 | 9.07 | 1.40 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $5,500 | 7.02 | 1.28 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $6,500 | 7.46 | 1.15 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $6,500 | 6.86 | 1.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $6,500 | 7.49 | 1.15 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $7,000 | 7.41 | 1.06 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $6,500 | 7.18 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $6,500 | 7.49 | 1.15 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $6,500 | 7.18 | 1.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $7,000 | 7.41 | 1.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,000 | 8.13 | 1.16 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $6,000 | 7.10 | 1.18 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $7,000 | 7.08 | 1.01 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $6,000 | 6.72 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $6,000 | 7.10 | 1.18 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,000 | 8.13 | 1.16 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $6,000 | 6.72 | 1.12 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $7,000 | 7.08 | 1.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $8,500 | 9.10 | 1.07 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $6,000 | 6.72 | 1.12 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $5,000 | 6.25 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $5,000 | 6.25 | 1.25 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $6,000 | 6.72 | 1.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $8,500 | 9.10 | 1.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $8,000 | 11.42 | 1.43 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $10,000 | 10.41 | 1.04 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,500 | 8.90 | 1.37 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $6,500 | 7.80 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Ellsbury | DET | $5,000 | 7.38 | 1.48 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $8,000 | 11.42 | 1.43 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,500 | 8.90 | 1.37 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $5,000 | 6.82 | 1.36 |
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.