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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 | Marco Gonzales |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $47,700 |
| Expected Points | 113.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 25.68 | 2.23 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,100 | 25.09 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,000 | 20.97 | 1.75 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $11,100 | 19.09 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $6,000 | 16.51 | 2.75 |
| David Price | BOS | $6,800 | 16.51 | 2.43 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $7,100 | 17.13 | 2.41 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $6,200 | 14.66 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.91 | 1.98 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,800 | 7.88 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.39 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 5.58 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,000 | 9.07 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 8.77 | 1.69 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 8.71 | 2.35 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.59 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 6.62 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.00 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 6.62 | 2.36 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 10.02 | 2.23 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.09 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.28 | 2.51 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.21 | 1.87 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 10.41 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.39 | 1.89 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,900 | 7.83 | 2.70 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
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.