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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $13,000 | 19.60 | 1.51 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,500 | 16.30 | 1.92 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $11,000 | 15.98 | 1.45 |
| Doug Fister | BOS | $7,000 | 11.80 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,500 | 16.30 | 1.92 |
| Doug Fister | BOS | $7,000 | 11.80 | 1.69 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $13,000 | 19.60 | 1.51 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $11,000 | 15.98 | 1.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,500 | 8.37 | 1.29 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $7,000 | 6.74 | 0.96 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $5,000 | 5.82 | 1.16 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $5,000 | 5.09 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,500 | 8.37 | 1.29 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $5,000 | 5.82 | 1.16 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $5,000 | 5.09 | 1.02 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $7,000 | 6.74 | 0.96 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $6,500 | 7.86 | 1.21 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $7,000 | 7.71 | 1.10 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $6,000 | 7.37 | 1.23 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $6,000 | 6.67 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $6,000 | 7.37 | 1.23 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $6,500 | 7.86 | 1.21 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $6,000 | 6.67 | 1.11 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $7,000 | 7.71 | 1.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 11.09 | 1.48 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,000 | 10.77 | 1.20 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $6,500 | 8.06 | 1.24 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $5,500 | 7.08 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 11.09 | 1.48 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,000 | 7.03 | 1.41 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $5,500 | 7.08 | 1.29 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $6,500 | 8.06 | 1.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,500 | 9.59 | 1.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,000 | 9.36 | 1.17 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $7,500 | 8.82 | 1.18 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $6,000 | 7.87 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $6,000 | 7.87 | 1.31 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $6,000 | 7.36 | 1.23 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $7,500 | 8.82 | 1.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,000 | 9.36 | 1.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 11.09 | 1.48 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 7.52 | 1.37 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $7,000 | 7.51 | 1.07 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $5,000 | 6.27 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $3,500 | 5.42 | 1.55 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 11.09 | 1.48 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 7.52 | 1.37 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $5,000 | 6.27 | 1.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $6,500 | 10.31 | 1.59 |
| George Springer | PIT | $8,500 | 9.94 | 1.17 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $8,000 | 9.56 | 1.19 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $8,000 | 9.43 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $6,500 | 10.31 | 1.59 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $5,000 | 7.21 | 1.44 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $6,500 | 9.05 | 1.39 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,000 | 8.18 | 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.