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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 | David Price |
| P Two | Luke Weaver |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Max Moroff |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $43,500 |
| Expected Points | 103.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $14,400 | 18.72 | 1.30 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $10,400 | 18.51 | 1.78 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $8,000 | 18.18 | 2.27 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,400 | 17.34 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,300 | 16.62 | 2.28 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $8,000 | 18.18 | 2.27 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,400 | 17.34 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $5,700 | 11.65 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,900 | 8.70 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,400 | 8.46 | 1.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.43 | 1.86 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.64 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.31 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.52 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.52 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,400 | 9.92 | 1.84 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.18 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 9.12 | 2.17 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.01 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.33 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 7.16 | 2.31 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $9,500 | 8.27 | 0.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 7.98 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $9,900 | 9.31 | 0.94 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 8.65 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 10.17 | 1.92 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 10.14 | 1.75 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 7.93 | 2.64 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
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.