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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 | Gio González |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Jace Peterson |
| SS | Ehire Adrianza |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Cody Bellinger |
| Salary | $46,300 |
| Expected Points | 105.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,400 | 22.25 | 1.79 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,200 | 19.18 | 2.08 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,800 | 18.75 | 1.91 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,200 | 18.42 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Suter | CLE | $5,500 | 13.55 | 2.46 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $4,800 | 11.74 | 2.44 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,200 | 14.11 | 2.28 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,200 | 18.42 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,100 | 8.22 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 6.57 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,700 | 7.59 | 2.81 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 11.21 | 2.29 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.70 | 2.40 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.23 | 2.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.91 | 2.15 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 8.81 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.58 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 10.60 | 1.83 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 9.67 | 2.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.30 | 1.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.43 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.24 | 1.87 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.14 | 2.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.07 | 1.94 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,900 | 7.76 | 2.67 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
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.