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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 | $13,000 | 23.18 | 1.78 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,500 | 21.67 | 1.61 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,500 | 16.71 | 1.76 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,000 | 13.07 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,000 | 23.18 | 1.78 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,500 | 16.71 | 1.76 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,000 | 13.07 | 1.63 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,500 | 21.67 | 1.61 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,000 | 7.99 | 1.14 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $5,000 | 6.97 | 1.39 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,500 | 6.83 | 1.05 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 5.23 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 5.23 | 1.49 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $5,000 | 6.97 | 1.39 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,000 | 7.99 | 1.14 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,500 | 6.83 | 1.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $7,500 | 9.72 | 1.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $8,500 | 8.21 | 0.97 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,000 | 7.23 | 1.20 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $7,000 | 7.13 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $7,500 | 9.72 | 1.30 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,000 | 7.23 | 1.20 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $7,000 | 7.13 | 1.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $8,500 | 8.21 | 0.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.69 | 1.43 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,000 | 8.05 | 1.15 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $5,500 | 6.92 | 1.26 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $5,000 | 6.32 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.69 | 1.43 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $5,500 | 6.92 | 1.26 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $5,000 | 6.32 | 1.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,000 | 8.05 | 1.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,000 | 9.32 | 1.16 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $7,500 | 9.31 | 1.24 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $6,500 | 7.09 | 1.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 5.67 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $7,500 | 9.31 | 1.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,000 | 9.32 | 1.16 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $5,000 | 5.59 | 1.12 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $6,500 | 7.09 | 1.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.69 | 1.43 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $9,000 | 7.42 | 0.82 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 6.94 | 1.07 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $6,000 | 5.34 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $3,500 | 5.13 | 1.47 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $7,500 | 10.69 | 1.43 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 6.94 | 1.07 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $6,000 | 5.34 | 0.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $8,500 | 9.45 | 1.11 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $8,000 | 9.24 | 1.15 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,500 | 7.88 | 1.21 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $7,000 | 7.12 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Jay | ATL | $4,500 | 6.28 | 1.39 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $4,500 | 6.16 | 1.37 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $5,000 | 6.32 | 1.26 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $5,500 | 6.92 | 1.26 |
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.