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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 | Danny Duffy |
| P Two | Zack Godley |
| C | John Ryan Murphy |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF Two | Whit Merrifield |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $44,100 |
| Expected Points | 95.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $9,800 | 17.91 | 1.83 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $8,300 | 17.55 | 2.11 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $20,800 | 14.08 | 0.68 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $6,200 | 14.06 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $4,700 | 11.76 | 2.50 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $6,200 | 14.06 | 2.27 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $8,300 | 17.55 | 2.11 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $9,800 | 17.91 | 1.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,800 | 7.79 | 2.05 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 7.59 | 1.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.40 | 1.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $9,000 | 6.13 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,800 | 7.79 | 2.05 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.09 | 1.88 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 7.59 | 1.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.40 | 1.85 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 8.33 | 2.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 8.01 | 1.46 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $8,600 | 7.50 | 0.87 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,400 | 6.92 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 8.33 | 2.19 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,800 | 5.90 | 2.11 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,400 | 6.92 | 2.03 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,900 | 5.66 | 1.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $9,400 | 9.10 | 0.97 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 8.10 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 8.10 | 1.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $4,200 | 7.72 | 1.84 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,900 | 6.78 | 1.74 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.50 | 2.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $7,200 | 9.53 | 1.32 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 8.31 | 1.93 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $6,200 | 7.74 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.09 | 2.18 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $11,300 | 10.72 | 0.95 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $10,000 | 9.92 | 0.99 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,000 | 9.71 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,000 | 9.71 | 2.43 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.09 | 2.18 |
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.