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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 | James Paxton |
| P Two | Alex Wood |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Denard Span |
| OF Two | Domingo Santana |
| OF Three | Carlos Gómez |
| Salary | $45,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $19,100 | 27.19 | 1.42 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $11,400 | 24.33 | 2.13 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,400 | 21.61 | 2.08 |
| David Price | BOS | $11,900 | 20.50 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,000 | 15.75 | 2.63 |
| A.J. Cole | CHC | $5,300 | 12.09 | 2.28 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,900 | 15.64 | 2.27 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,700 | 16.77 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.02 | 1.86 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 7.51 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Peña | WSH | $2,200 | 6.08 | 2.76 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,300 | 9.60 | 2.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 8.16 | 2.91 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.65 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 9.46 | 2.20 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.58 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $10,300 | 8.60 | 0.84 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 8.55 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.16 | 1.99 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 8.74 | 1.62 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 8.55 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 8.16 | 2.91 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,800 | 7.02 | 2.51 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 4.86 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 11.02 | 1.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,700 | 10.02 | 2.13 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
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.