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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Kyle Farmer |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 121.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,400 | 28.29 | 2.11 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 25.78 | 2.05 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,200 | 25.48 | 1.93 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,600 | 21.96 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $5,900 | 16.16 | 2.74 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $6,200 | 13.31 | 2.15 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,400 | 13.69 | 2.14 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.58 | 2.04 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.93 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.13 | 1.73 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $7,500 | 8.03 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.93 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $6,600 | 9.66 | 1.46 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.58 | 1.99 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 9.24 | 2.43 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 7.34 | 2.53 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.48 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 10.51 | 2.06 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 10.18 | 3.18 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 9.49 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 10.18 | 3.18 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.93 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.77 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.31 | 2.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 10.18 | 3.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,700 | 9.46 | 1.66 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 10.18 | 3.18 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.77 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.31 | 2.65 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,600 | 6.35 | 2.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 9.31 | 2.22 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,800 | 8.83 | 0.82 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 10.84 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.57 | 1.92 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 10.01 | 2.71 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 10.01 | 2.71 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.69 |
| Craig Gentry | BAL | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
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.