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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Mike Marjama |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Greg Garcia |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Denard Span |
| OF Three | Matt Joyce |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 122.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,400 | 29.72 | 2.40 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 26.37 | 2.04 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $18,300 | 25.81 | 1.41 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 23.57 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,400 | 29.72 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,200 | 13.99 | 2.26 |
| Ben Lively | HOU | $6,000 | 13.48 | 2.25 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,000 | 15.29 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Marjama | TEX | $2,700 | 9.12 | 3.38 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.78 | 1.99 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Marjama | TEX | $2,700 | 9.12 | 3.38 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,300 | 9.26 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 5.62 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $10,800 | 9.57 | 0.89 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 8.37 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 8.37 | 2.79 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 7.03 | 2.51 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $10,400 | 8.47 | 0.81 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 8.37 | 2.26 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 7.84 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.58 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $7,000 | 8.17 | 1.17 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 8.12 | 2.03 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $8,100 | 8.08 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,800 | 10.63 | 2.21 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,600 | 7.52 | 2.89 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,000 | 7.74 | 2.58 |
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.