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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 112.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,100 | 24.88 | 2.06 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $18,200 | 20.66 | 1.13 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $10,000 | 18.16 | 1.82 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,500 | 16.22 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 4.55 | 2.27 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $7,000 | 15.68 | 2.24 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,100 | 24.88 | 2.06 |
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $7,700 | 15.88 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $8,700 | 8.77 | 1.01 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 8.70 | 1.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.61 | 2.06 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.54 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,200 | 7.42 | 2.32 |
| José Lobatón | CIN | $2,200 | 4.99 | 2.27 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,500 | 5.61 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $9,600 | 9.38 | 0.98 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 9.11 | 2.28 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $0 | 9.04 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.25 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 8.91 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.80 | 2.43 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 9.86 | 2.24 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $11,700 | 9.75 | 0.83 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 9.54 | 2.22 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,600 | 8.47 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.76 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.83 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.76 | 2.07 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,000 | 8.61 | 2.87 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,600 | 7.42 | 2.85 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,100 | 7.74 | 2.50 |
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.