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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 | Aaron Nola |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $45,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,400 | 27.30 | 2.04 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 23.28 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,800 | 23.26 | 2.15 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $16,400 | 22.19 | 1.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Minor | TOR | $5,200 | 11.92 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $6,600 | 15.12 | 2.29 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 23.28 | 2.28 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $8,600 | 18.98 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.99 | 2.00 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 7.89 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.59 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.57 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.72 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 9.10 | 2.68 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.57 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,700 | 9.36 | 2.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,300 | 10.49 | 1.98 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,300 | 8.57 | 1.99 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,600 | 10.94 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.14 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 8.79 | 3.14 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,600 | 6.22 | 2.39 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 9.30 | 2.32 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 8.92 | 2.12 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 8.72 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 9.30 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.64 | 1.97 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 11.41 | 2.24 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.21 | 2.04 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.64 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,800 | 7.00 | 2.50 |
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.