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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 | Charlie Morton |
| P Two | Kenta Maeda |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Kiké Hernández |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Delino DeShields |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 114.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,200 | 20.16 | 1.80 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,300 | 19.83 | 2.13 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 17.93 | 2.19 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,500 | 17.61 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,000 | 16.64 | 2.38 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,500 | 17.61 | 2.35 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,900 | 15.56 | 2.25 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 17.93 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $8,900 | 7.69 | 0.86 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.54 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $0 | 10.58 | 0.00 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $10,700 | 9.81 | 0.92 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,900 | 9.31 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $3,100 | 7.96 | 2.57 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,900 | 9.31 | 2.39 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.49 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $9,200 | 10.77 | 1.17 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 10.71 | 2.28 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 10.40 | 2.42 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $8,200 | 9.33 | 1.14 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $9,400 | 9.29 | 0.99 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 10.40 | 2.42 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.33 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $8,600 | 9.13 | 1.06 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | SD | $3,100 | 7.96 | 2.57 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.33 | 2.28 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.53 | 1.85 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.24 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,700 | 6.55 | 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.