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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 | Gio González |
| P Two | Alex Wood |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Brandon Belt |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Three | Michael A. Taylor |
| Salary | $46,300 |
| Expected Points | 110.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,400 | 22.11 | 1.65 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,400 | 22.07 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,500 | 21.57 | 1.88 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $10,800 | 18.81 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stratton | SF | $5,900 | 14.62 | 2.48 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $7,600 | 18.75 | 2.47 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,100 | 11.12 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,700 | 14.32 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 8.55 | 2.31 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.03 | 2.11 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.84 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,000 | 9.14 | 2.29 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.30 | 2.15 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 9.27 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 9.01 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 8.65 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 9.01 | 2.57 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 9.48 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 8.65 | 2.88 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.51 | 1.88 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,400 | 12.06 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.18 | 2.03 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,800 | 10.94 | 2.28 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
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.