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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Caleb Smith |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Zack Cozart |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | José Pirela |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 115.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,600 | 25.33 | 2.01 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,000 | 18.70 | 1.87 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,200 | 18.06 | 1.77 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $9,200 | 16.92 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Suter | CLE | $4,800 | 11.63 | 2.42 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $7,300 | 15.88 | 2.17 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $6,900 | 14.36 | 2.08 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,100 | 16.64 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 8.82 | 2.00 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,200 | 7.90 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,100 | 5.20 | 2.47 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,200 | 9.90 | 2.36 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 9.79 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 9.79 | 2.45 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.96 | 2.74 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 11.07 | 2.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.40 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 10.09 | 2.06 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 11.07 | 2.31 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.24 | 2.22 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 9.17 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 9.17 | 2.70 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.66 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.68 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.07 | 1.98 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.96 | 2.74 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.66 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,100 | 8.08 | 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.