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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $14,500 | 29.30 | 2.02 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,000 | 29.08 | 2.08 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,500 | 22.34 | 1.79 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,500 | 19.60 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,000 | 29.08 | 2.08 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $14,500 | 29.30 | 2.02 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,000 | 15.50 | 1.94 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,500 | 19.60 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,000 | 7.96 | 1.14 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $5,500 | 7.76 | 1.41 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $6,000 | 6.89 | 1.15 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $6,000 | 6.88 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,000 | 6.08 | 1.52 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $5,500 | 7.76 | 1.41 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,500 | 6.22 | 1.38 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $6,000 | 6.88 | 1.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $7,500 | 10.09 | 1.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $8,000 | 9.52 | 1.19 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,500 | 8.38 | 1.12 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,000 | 7.89 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $7,500 | 10.09 | 1.34 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,000 | 7.89 | 1.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $8,000 | 9.52 | 1.19 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $6,000 | 6.94 | 1.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $8,500 | 11.81 | 1.39 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,000 | 10.26 | 1.14 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 9.29 | 1.55 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,000 | 9.13 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $5,000 | 7.89 | 1.58 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 9.29 | 1.55 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $8,500 | 11.81 | 1.39 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $5,000 | 6.57 | 1.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,000 | 10.28 | 1.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,000 | 9.77 | 1.22 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,500 | 9.04 | 1.06 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.38 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.38 | 1.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,000 | 10.28 | 1.29 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $6,000 | 7.63 | 1.27 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,000 | 9.77 | 1.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $8,500 | 11.81 | 1.39 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.38 | 1.40 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $7,000 | 8.36 | 1.19 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $6,500 | 8.29 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $3,500 | 5.61 | 1.60 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $4,500 | 6.49 | 1.44 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.38 | 1.40 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $8,500 | 11.81 | 1.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $8,000 | 10.08 | 1.26 |
| George Springer | PIT | $8,000 | 10.01 | 1.25 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $7,000 | 9.63 | 1.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $8,000 | 9.52 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 9.29 | 1.55 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $4,500 | 6.29 | 1.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $6,000 | 8.28 | 1.38 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $7,000 | 9.63 | 1.38 |
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.