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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 | Robbie Ray |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Ozzie Albies |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Josh Reddick |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 27.46 | 2.16 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 21.60 | 2.30 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,400 | 21.58 | 2.08 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,100 | 21.39 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,100 | 14.69 | 2.41 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 21.60 | 2.30 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,000 | 13.63 | 2.27 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 27.46 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 8.51 | 1.77 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.50 | 1.97 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.31 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,000 | 6.44 | 2.15 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,500 | 5.15 | 2.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.50 | 1.97 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $3,000 | 5.92 | 1.97 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.77 | 2.17 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,600 | 8.90 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.77 | 2.17 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 8.70 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.03 | 1.97 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 8.74 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,100 | 6.59 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.53 | 1.76 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,700 | 8.25 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,800 | 8.36 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 11.27 | 2.13 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 10.50 | 2.06 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | SEA | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 7.55 | 2.36 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.