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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 123.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 30.41 | 2.74 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $18,900 | 29.08 | 1.54 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,300 | 24.96 | 2.21 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,600 | 24.46 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 30.41 | 2.74 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,500 | 20.19 | 2.37 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $5,600 | 13.20 | 2.36 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,500 | 19.57 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.63 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.63 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,400 | 5.67 | 2.36 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 8.69 | 1.93 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 8.49 | 2.02 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $6,200 | 8.37 | 1.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 6.53 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $9,400 | 8.68 | 0.92 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Gift Ngoepe | KC | $2,300 | 5.24 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,600 | 9.73 | 1.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 8.32 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.18 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 8.32 | 3.20 |
| Gift Ngoepe | KC | $2,300 | 5.24 | 2.28 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.67 | 2.13 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $8,700 | 8.45 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $11,700 | 11.26 | 0.96 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $9,900 | 9.60 | 0.97 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
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.