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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,000 | 24.85 | 1.77 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 21.78 | 1.98 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $15,500 | 21.09 | 1.36 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,000 | 17.57 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,000 | 17.57 | 2.20 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 21.78 | 1.98 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,000 | 24.85 | 1.77 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,000 | 13.40 | 1.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,500 | 8.54 | 1.14 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $6,000 | 8.43 | 1.40 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,000 | 7.43 | 1.24 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $7,000 | 7.31 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 5.73 | 1.64 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $6,000 | 8.43 | 1.40 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $5,500 | 7.05 | 1.28 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,000 | 7.43 | 1.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,500 | 8.85 | 1.36 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $7,500 | 8.63 | 1.15 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,500 | 8.59 | 1.14 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $6,000 | 7.96 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $5,000 | 7.06 | 1.41 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,500 | 8.85 | 1.36 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $6,000 | 7.96 | 1.33 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $6,500 | 7.60 | 1.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,000 | 10.79 | 1.20 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.41 | 1.39 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $5,000 | 7.63 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,000 | 6.29 | 1.57 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $5,000 | 7.63 | 1.53 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.41 | 1.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $7,500 | 9.52 | 1.27 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,500 | 8.68 | 1.02 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $6,000 | 8.59 | 1.43 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $6,500 | 8.05 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $6,000 | 8.59 | 1.43 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $6,000 | 7.76 | 1.29 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $7,500 | 9.52 | 1.27 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $6,500 | 8.05 | 1.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.41 | 1.39 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 9.33 | 1.44 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $7,000 | 8.24 | 1.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $7,000 | 7.71 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 9.33 | 1.44 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $5,000 | 7.06 | 1.41 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.41 | 1.39 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $3,500 | 4.74 | 1.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $8,500 | 10.53 | 1.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| George Springer | PIT | $8,500 | 9.77 | 1.15 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $7,500 | 9.52 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $4,500 | 7.19 | 1.60 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,000 | 6.29 | 1.57 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $4,500 | 7.01 | 1.56 |
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.