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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Kevin Plawecki |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF Three | Hernán Pérez |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 116.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,500 | 27.18 | 2.01 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,500 | 26.33 | 2.29 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,200 | 25.51 | 1.93 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,600 | 23.62 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,500 | 26.33 | 2.29 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,700 | 17.53 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,200 | 13.80 | 2.23 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,500 | 16.35 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.95 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 7.79 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,800 | 7.07 | 2.52 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $5,000 | 11.08 | 2.22 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.49 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 8.82 | 2.32 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $5,000 | 11.08 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 9.99 | 2.44 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 9.99 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.11 | 1.94 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 9.89 | 2.41 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.48 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 9.89 | 2.41 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,200 | 10.15 | 2.42 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.07 | 1.85 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,200 | 10.15 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.38 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 11.08 | 2.01 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,600 | 10.88 | 1.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.54 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,800 | 7.03 | 2.51 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
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.