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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | CC Sabathia |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Manny Machado |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Jesse Winker |
| OF Three | Matt Joyce |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 108.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,800 | 24.48 | 1.91 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $12,300 | 23.23 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,400 | 17.87 | 1.90 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,900 | 16.17 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,600 | 14.00 | 2.12 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,900 | 16.17 | 2.05 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $5,800 | 11.13 | 1.92 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $5,800 | 11.13 | 1.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 8.62 | 1.76 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,500 | 7.78 | 1.73 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 7.45 | 2.01 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,700 | 11.56 | 2.03 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 6.73 | 2.32 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.41 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.70 | 1.95 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 8.97 | 2.49 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 8.48 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 8.97 | 2.49 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 7.46 | 2.40 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,300 | 7.26 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 8.93 | 1.86 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 7.71 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.49 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 6.99 | 2.33 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 8.77 | 2.25 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.23 | 2.04 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 11.19 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 11.07 | 1.91 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,600 | 10.53 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.44 |
| Preston Tucker | NYM | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
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.