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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 | José Ramírez |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $43,800 |
| Expected Points | 100.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,200 | 23.93 | 1.96 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $10,500 | 18.69 | 1.78 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,000 | 18.10 | 1.81 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $7,500 | 17.89 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $7,500 | 17.89 | 2.38 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $5,700 | 13.26 | 2.33 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,300 | 11.58 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.10 | 2.13 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.38 | 2.11 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $4,700 | 7.26 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,000 | 6.64 | 2.21 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 6.39 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,200 | 9.57 | 1.04 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,500 | 8.71 | 2.49 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $9,500 | 10.06 | 1.06 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.98 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.40 | 1.96 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.32 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,600 | 5.84 | 2.25 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.31 | 2.02 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,500 | 9.33 | 2.67 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 9.25 | 2.43 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,000 | 8.97 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,500 | 9.33 | 2.67 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 9.25 | 2.43 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 11.03 | 1.90 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 9.69 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,900 | 9.15 | 2.35 |
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.