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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 | Alex Wood |
| P Two | José Quintana |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Derek Dietrich |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $45,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $12,200 | 22.10 | 1.81 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,100 | 20.47 | 2.03 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $11,400 | 19.15 | 1.68 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,600 | 18.86 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $4,400 | 11.69 | 2.66 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $5,800 | 14.38 | 2.48 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $4,700 | 11.63 | 2.47 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.39 | 1.78 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $6,100 | 8.07 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.72 | 2.49 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $9,800 | 9.98 | 1.02 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.63 | 2.68 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.63 | 2.68 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| José Rondón | SD | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.19 | 1.80 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| José Rondón | SD | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 8.29 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 9.61 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 9.41 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.80 | 2.11 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.73 | 2.06 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $11,200 | 11.06 | 0.99 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.70 | 2.75 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,400 | 9.33 | 2.74 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 8.23 | 2.74 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
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.