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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.
| P One | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Tanner Roark |
| C | Roberto Pérez |
| 1B | Chase Headley |
| 2B | José Ramírez |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Aaron Judge |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Aaron Hicks |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 105.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 22.07 | 1.87 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,200 | 15.77 | 2.19 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $6,800 | 13.72 | 2.02 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,000 | 11.48 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,200 | 15.77 | 2.19 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $6,800 | 13.72 | 2.02 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 22.07 | 1.87 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,000 | 11.48 | 1.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 9.32 | 2.27 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 5.30 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 9.32 | 2.27 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 5.30 | 1.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 8.27 | 1.92 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 7.56 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 8.27 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 7.56 | 1.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,900 | 8.19 | 2.10 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,500 | 7.29 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,900 | 8.19 | 2.10 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,500 | 7.29 | 2.08 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.34 | 2.08 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,400 | 6.23 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.34 | 2.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,400 | 6.23 | 1.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 8.47 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 7.46 | 1.73 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,700 | 5.28 | 1.96 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,400 | 6.10 | 1.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 10.97 | 2.61 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 9.41 | 1.84 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,600 | 9.25 | 2.57 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $4,500 | 8.45 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 10.97 | 2.61 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,600 | 9.25 | 2.57 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,900 | 8.19 | 2.10 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,900 | 7.76 | 1.99 |
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.