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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 | Brent Suter |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Adam Jones |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $43,100 |
| Expected Points | 107.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,800 | 29.40 | 2.30 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,200 | 27.31 | 2.07 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,800 | 19.01 | 2.16 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,800 | 18.33 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Suter | CLE | $4,000 | 11.55 | 2.89 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,900 | 16.37 | 2.37 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $6,100 | 14.10 | 2.31 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,800 | 29.40 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.37 | 1.95 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.50 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.53 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.50 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,400 | 5.59 | 2.33 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 9.39 | 2.13 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,400 | 9.28 | 2.11 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 8.88 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.81 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.01 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.09 | 2.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.79 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.87 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
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.