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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 | Dylan Bundy |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Charlie Culberson |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Charlie Culberson |
| OF Three | Derek Dietrich |
| Salary | $45,700 |
| Expected Points | 106.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 21.73 | 2.17 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,400 | 20.36 | 1.79 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $11,600 | 19.83 | 1.71 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,400 | 18.59 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Romano | PHI | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.37 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,500 | 17.64 | 2.35 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $4,900 | 11.07 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 21.73 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 7.73 | 2.21 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,000 | 7.56 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 9.72 | 2.63 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 9.58 | 2.34 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 9.23 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 9.72 | 2.63 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 10.52 | 2.50 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 10.52 | 2.50 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 9.03 | 1.70 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.45 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.13 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.94 | 1.84 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 9.58 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.88 | 1.98 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.64 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.49 | 1.98 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.71 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
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.