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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 | Ryan Yarbrough |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $48,100 |
| Expected Points | 114.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,700 | 26.22 | 2.45 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,400 | 20.31 | 1.95 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,100 | 17.79 | 2.20 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,300 | 16.37 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,700 | 26.22 | 2.45 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,100 | 17.79 | 2.20 |
| Jordan Lyles | SD | $5,200 | 10.68 | 2.05 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $7,200 | 14.33 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.61 | 1.95 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,500 | 7.39 | 2.11 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.30 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.26 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 6.10 | 2.18 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 6.71 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.22 | 1.96 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,100 | 8.93 | 2.18 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.41 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 6.99 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.73 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 7.84 | 1.67 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 7.40 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 6.01 | 2.15 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,600 | 5.56 | 2.14 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.27 | 2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,600 | 11.60 | 2.07 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.73 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.73 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.81 | 1.80 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.32 | 1.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,500 | 9.96 | 1.81 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,800 | 9.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.58 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,900 | 7.15 | 2.47 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
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.