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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,500 | 26.55 | 1.97 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 23.05 | 1.92 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 21.06 | 1.91 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $12,500 | 20.42 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,500 | 26.55 | 1.97 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 23.05 | 1.92 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 21.06 | 1.91 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $12,500 | 20.42 | 1.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,000 | 7.43 | 1.06 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $6,500 | 6.63 | 1.02 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,000 | 6.59 | 1.10 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $5,000 | 5.57 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | PIT | $5,000 | 5.57 | 1.11 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,000 | 6.59 | 1.10 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,000 | 7.43 | 1.06 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $6,500 | 6.63 | 1.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $9,000 | 7.47 | 0.83 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,000 | 7.24 | 1.03 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 6.99 | 1.00 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $6,000 | 6.57 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $4,500 | 5.99 | 1.33 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $6,000 | 6.57 | 1.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,000 | 7.24 | 1.03 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 6.99 | 1.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $8,500 | 8.37 | 0.98 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,500 | 8.05 | 1.24 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,500 | 6.68 | 1.21 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $5,500 | 6.37 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,500 | 8.05 | 1.24 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,500 | 6.68 | 1.21 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 6.02 | 1.20 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $5,500 | 6.37 | 1.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,000 | 8.03 | 1.15 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $5,000 | 8.00 | 1.60 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,500 | 7.58 | 0.89 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $6,000 | 7.28 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $3,500 | 5.96 | 1.70 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $5,000 | 8.00 | 1.60 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $4,500 | 6.21 | 1.38 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $6,000 | 7.28 | 1.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $7,500 | 8.89 | 1.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $7,500 | 7.05 | 0.94 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $5,500 | 6.37 | 1.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,500 | 6.33 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $3,500 | 5.96 | 1.70 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $4,500 | 5.99 | 1.33 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $7,500 | 8.89 | 1.18 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $5,500 | 6.37 | 1.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $8,500 | 8.88 | 1.04 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $6,500 | 8.57 | 1.32 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,500 | 8.05 | 1.24 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,000 | 8.01 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 5.94 | 1.70 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $5,000 | 8.00 | 1.60 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $4,000 | 5.69 | 1.42 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,000 | 8.01 | 1.34 |
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.