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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 | Jon Gray |
| P Two | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Yairo Muñoz |
| OF One | Joey Rickard |
| OF Two | Jon Jay |
| OF Three | Delino DeShields |
| Salary | $42,900 |
| Expected Points | 99.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $12,000 | 21.86 | 1.82 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $11,800 | 20.53 | 1.74 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $10,900 | 20.22 | 1.85 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $11,100 | 19.02 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $4,700 | 11.49 | 2.44 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $4,500 | 10.69 | 2.38 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,100 | 13.36 | 2.19 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,000 | 17.21 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.87 | 1.92 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.72 | 1.93 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.62 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.25 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.90 | 1.87 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,700 | 8.45 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.37 | 2.07 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.27 | 2.39 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.17 | 2.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.27 | 2.39 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.17 | 2.35 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.40 | 2.08 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 9.14 | 2.12 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 9.49 | 2.43 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.31 | 1.90 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 9.49 | 2.43 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 10.53 | 1.78 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,700 | 10.22 | 1.79 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 9.60 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.48 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
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.