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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 | Jameson Taillon |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $45,100 |
| Expected Points | 117.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,600 | 27.25 | 2.16 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 26.95 | 2.28 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,600 | 22.57 | 1.95 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,300 | 19.26 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $5,800 | 16.97 | 2.93 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $4,400 | 11.36 | 2.58 |
| James Shields | MIN | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
| German Márquez | TB | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $9,200 | 8.56 | 0.93 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 7.96 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,700 | 7.81 | 2.89 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.73 | 2.23 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 8.59 | 2.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $8,800 | 9.58 | 1.09 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,100 | 7.87 | 2.54 |
| José Rondón | SD | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.04 | 2.14 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,200 | 9.30 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,200 | 9.30 | 2.90 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| José Rondón | SD | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,500 | 5.70 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.59 | 2.00 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.74 | 2.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $11,400 | 9.71 | 0.85 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,400 | 8.85 | 2.60 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,100 | 7.87 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.12 | 2.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.79 | 2.07 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 10.94 | 2.73 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.18 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 10.94 | 2.73 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
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.