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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Phillip Ervin |
| Salary | $46,700 |
| Expected Points | 107.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 22.56 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,400 | 19.83 | 1.91 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,400 | 19.51 | 2.08 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,700 | 17.99 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,300 | 17.15 | 2.35 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $4,900 | 11.26 | 2.30 |
| Robbie Erlin | SD | $4,600 | 10.39 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $5,900 | 13.07 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.42 | 2.39 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| José Lobatón | CIN | $2,200 | 5.50 | 2.50 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.42 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 9.21 | 2.30 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 8.46 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 9.21 | 2.30 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 8.80 | 1.66 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.79 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 5.22 | 2.61 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.82 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 8.41 | 1.68 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 8.20 | 2.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 8.11 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 6.84 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 8.75 | 2.57 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 7.81 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 5.22 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 8.75 | 2.57 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $0 | 11.18 | 0.00 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 10.05 | 1.86 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 9.67 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $0 | 9.50 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
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.