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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 | Sal Romano |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | Jace Peterson |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Paulo Orlando |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 113.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,700 | 27.23 | 2.14 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,300 | 26.11 | 1.96 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,800 | 21.43 | 1.98 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,700 | 17.48 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Romano | PHI | $4,800 | 12.61 | 2.63 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $5,000 | 11.59 | 2.32 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,700 | 27.23 | 2.14 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,800 | 21.43 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 9.60 | 2.40 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,400 | 8.18 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 9.60 | 2.40 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 9.39 | 1.68 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $9,600 | 8.63 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 11.54 | 2.35 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,200 | 9.66 | 2.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.63 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 11.54 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 11.59 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 8.78 | 2.44 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.30 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.34 | 2.16 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,200 | 9.31 | 0.91 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.31 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.63 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.30 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.69 | 2.34 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $4,800 | 11.18 | 2.33 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.83 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
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.