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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 | German Márquez |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Eduardo Escobar |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Cory Spangenberg |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,100 | 26.56 | 2.03 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,700 | 19.71 | 2.03 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 17.50 | 2.03 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,100 | 16.44 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $5,300 | 14.46 | 2.73 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,100 | 16.44 | 2.31 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,900 | 15.32 | 2.22 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $5,500 | 11.98 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 7.64 | 2.01 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.59 | 1.90 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,400 | 7.29 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 8.17 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 8.14 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 8.72 | 2.03 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.80 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 10.12 | 2.02 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,300 | 8.17 | 2.47 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,300 | 7.95 | 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.