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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Ian Desmond |
| OF Three | Rhys Hoskins |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,600 | 28.19 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,100 | 22.18 | 1.83 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,700 | 21.40 | 2.00 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $9,800 | 19.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McCarthy | NYM | $5,900 | 14.30 | 2.42 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,400 | 17.38 | 2.35 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,300 | 14.01 | 2.22 |
| Brent Suter | CLE | $6,500 | 13.92 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.07 | 1.88 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 7.97 | 2.34 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.78 | 2.10 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 7.97 | 2.34 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,500 | 7.60 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,500 | 9.33 | 2.07 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.49 | 2.10 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 8.80 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.77 | 2.66 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 10.64 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,800 | 8.41 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 11.00 | 2.24 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 10.21 | 2.55 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 8.66 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 10.21 | 2.55 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.61 | 1.93 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 10.49 | 2.44 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.15 | 1.88 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.77 | 2.66 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 10.49 | 2.44 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Jake Smolinski | SEA | $2,300 | 5.56 | 2.42 |
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.