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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 | Steven Wright |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Eduardo Núñez |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Chad Pinder |
| OF Two | Matt Adams |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $47,600 |
| Expected Points | 112.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,300 | 30.63 | 2.30 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 28.09 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,000 | 21.39 | 1.94 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,400 | 21.03 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Wright | BOS | $5,300 | 13.26 | 2.50 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,300 | 30.63 | 2.30 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $7,900 | 18.07 | 2.29 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 28.09 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.67 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 6.07 | 2.25 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,100 | 6.92 | 2.23 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,600 | 5.78 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.21 | 2.05 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $9,700 | 9.16 | 0.94 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.30 | 2.16 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $8,400 | 9.21 | 1.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $9,000 | 9.15 | 1.02 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $8,700 | 9.01 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.97 | 1.83 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.59 | 2.00 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $10,100 | 10.43 | 1.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.33 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | ATL | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
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.