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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Yuli Gurriel |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Carlos Beltrán |
| Salary | $45,800 |
| Expected Points | 91.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,400 | 20.19 | 1.94 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,600 | 9.05 | 1.05 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 8.43 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,400 | 20.19 | 1.94 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,600 | 9.05 | 1.05 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 8.43 | 0.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,600 | 7.59 | 2.11 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,300 | 6.40 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,600 | 7.59 | 2.11 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,300 | 6.40 | 1.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 8.77 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,700 | 6.72 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 8.77 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,700 | 6.72 | 1.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,700 | 5.63 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,700 | 5.63 | 1.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 8.08 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 7.99 | 2.16 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,700 | 5.63 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 7.99 | 2.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,700 | 5.63 | 1.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 10.50 | 2.23 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 10.50 | 2.23 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $4,000 | 8.88 | 2.22 |
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.