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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 | David Price |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Craig Gentry |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 117.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 30.86 | 2.45 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,200 | 23.32 | 1.91 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,200 | 19.06 | 1.87 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,700 | 18.93 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $6,300 | 15.82 | 2.51 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 30.86 | 2.45 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,800 | 15.93 | 2.34 |
| Frankie Montas | SEA | $6,700 | 14.70 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 8.17 | 2.04 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.10 | 1.97 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.61 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.40 | 2.04 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,700 | 8.77 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.52 | 2.59 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.00 | 1.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.96 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 10.72 | 1.88 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.52 | 2.59 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $5,000 | 11.14 | 2.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 11.02 | 1.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.33 | 1.75 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 10.15 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Craig Gentry | BAL | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
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.