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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Roberto Pérez |
| 1B | Brandon Belt |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Max Moroff |
| 3B | Daniel Descalso |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 120.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 28.68 | 2.43 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 23.75 | 1.98 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,800 | 21.62 | 1.69 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,300 | 19.89 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 28.68 | 2.43 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $5,100 | 11.38 | 2.23 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,300 | 19.89 | 2.14 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $5,800 | 12.44 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.43 | 1.96 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 8.18 | 1.99 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.68 | 2.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.76 | 2.12 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 8.77 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 8.63 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 7.18 | 2.66 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.57 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 9.76 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,600 | 8.99 | 1.60 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $3,000 | 8.48 | 2.83 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 8.30 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Gómez | SF | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 9.78 | 1.72 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 9.68 | 2.10 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,300 | 9.63 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,700 | 8.02 | 2.97 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,900 | 8.01 | 2.76 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 7.18 | 2.66 |
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.