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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 | CC Sabathia |
| P Two | Jon Gray |
| C | Kevan Smith |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Colin Moran |
| OF One | Chad Pinder |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Brandon Nimmo |
| Salary | $44,000 |
| Expected Points | 102.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $12,800 | 22.33 | 1.74 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $10,500 | 19.30 | 1.84 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,200 | 18.30 | 1.79 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,200 | 18.30 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | MIN | $5,600 | 13.18 | 2.35 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,200 | 18.30 | 2.23 |
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $6,000 | 13.16 | 2.19 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,500 | 14.13 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.11 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,400 | 8.06 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 8.04 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.10 | 1.98 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.34 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,500 | 8.60 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.38 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.34 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 7.22 | 2.26 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.36 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 8.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.14 | 1.86 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.66 | 1.81 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 10.62 | 2.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.58 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.53 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,700 | 6.35 | 2.35 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
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.