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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 | Jon Gray |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 115.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,000 | 30.35 | 2.17 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,600 | 26.83 | 2.13 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,900 | 26.11 | 2.19 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,200 | 24.15 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,600 | 19.97 | 2.63 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $4,800 | 11.94 | 2.49 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $6,000 | 14.59 | 2.43 |
| John Gant | WSH | $4,800 | 11.32 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.01 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,500 | 7.13 | 2.04 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.10 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.41 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.37 | 2.33 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.58 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.58 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,400 | 10.00 | 1.85 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 9.39 | 2.13 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 8.78 | 1.87 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.33 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,600 | 5.93 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 9.82 | 1.79 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 9.47 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 9.21 | 2.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 9.07 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.78 | 2.10 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 11.46 | 2.20 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 11.41 | 1.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,800 | 7.28 | 2.60 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,600 | 6.76 | 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.