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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,000 | 23.25 | 1.94 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,000 | 18.78 | 1.88 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,500 | 17.01 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,000 | 23.25 | 1.94 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,000 | 18.78 | 1.88 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,500 | 17.01 | 1.79 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,500 | 7.62 | 1.17 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $6,000 | 6.47 | 1.08 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,000 | 6.19 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,000 | 6.19 | 1.55 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,500 | 7.62 | 1.17 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $6,000 | 6.47 | 1.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,500 | 9.29 | 1.43 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $7,500 | 8.21 | 1.09 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,500 | 7.38 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,500 | 9.29 | 1.43 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $7,500 | 8.21 | 1.09 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,500 | 7.38 | 0.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 7.84 | 1.42 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 7.74 | 1.29 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,000 | 6.85 | 0.98 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $7,000 | 6.79 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 7.84 | 1.42 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 7.74 | 1.29 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $5,000 | 6.22 | 1.24 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $6,000 | 6.14 | 1.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,500 | 9.31 | 1.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 7.84 | 1.42 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $7,000 | 7.59 | 1.08 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,500 | 7.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,500 | 7.56 | 1.68 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $5,000 | 7.25 | 1.45 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 7.84 | 1.42 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,500 | 9.31 | 1.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 9.75 | 1.50 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $8,000 | 8.83 | 1.10 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $6,500 | 8.70 | 1.34 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $6,000 | 6.14 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 9.75 | 1.50 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $6,500 | 8.70 | 1.34 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $8,000 | 8.83 | 1.10 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $6,000 | 6.14 | 1.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $7,500 | 8.21 | 1.09 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 7.74 | 1.29 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 7.73 | 1.72 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,500 | 7.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 7.73 | 1.72 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,500 | 7.56 | 1.68 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $5,500 | 7.55 | 1.37 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $5,500 | 7.27 | 1.32 |
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.