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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Ketel Marte |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Three | Cody Bellinger |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 119.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,100 | 26.51 | 2.39 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 25.17 | 2.33 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,400 | 24.88 | 2.01 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,800 | 22.71 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,100 | 26.51 | 2.39 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,100 | 16.84 | 2.37 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 25.17 | 2.33 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,500 | 16.40 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.05 | 1.92 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $7,100 | 7.88 | 1.11 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.72 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.25 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,800 | 10.11 | 1.03 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.48 | 2.14 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 8.94 | 1.86 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,300 | 8.37 | 2.53 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 7.75 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.73 | 1.98 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.39 | 2.13 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.88 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,300 | 8.37 | 2.53 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.52 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 10.31 | 1.81 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,100 | 9.36 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,200 | 7.87 | 2.46 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.53 | 1.92 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,600 | 10.99 | 1.96 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.64 | 1.83 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 10.03 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,500 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.53 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.46 |
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.