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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 Richard |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Austin Jackson |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $45,200 |
| Expected Points | 109.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,900 | 27.33 | 2.12 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,400 | 26.77 | 2.16 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 24.78 | 2.29 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,400 | 22.39 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Richard | SD | $4,600 | 12.32 | 2.68 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,500 | 18.43 | 2.46 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $4,700 | 11.29 | 2.40 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 21.99 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $8,000 | 8.48 | 1.06 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.88 | 1.97 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.76 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 10.22 | 2.49 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.99 | 2.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.02 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.99 | 2.77 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 10.22 | 2.49 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,800 | 9.68 | 0.90 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 8.72 | 2.56 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 8.72 | 2.56 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.18 | 1.95 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.76 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 8.76 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,700 | 8.25 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $8,400 | 9.16 | 1.09 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 8.86 | 2.21 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,900 | 8.50 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.34 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.34 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,700 | 11.48 | 2.44 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 10.74 | 1.92 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.54 | 1.92 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 9.17 | 2.55 |
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.