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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | José Reyes |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Ian Desmond |
| OF Two | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Three | José Pirela |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 118.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,500 | 29.96 | 2.07 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,000 | 26.93 | 2.24 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,400 | 20.57 | 2.19 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,300 | 20.29 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,300 | 20.29 | 2.44 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,600 | 18.22 | 2.40 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,000 | 18.01 | 2.25 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,000 | 26.93 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.32 | 1.79 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 6.86 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 8.29 | 2.67 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,300 | 7.94 | 2.40 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 8.05 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 11.55 | 2.41 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,600 | 8.19 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 11.55 | 2.41 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.63 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 11.72 | 2.06 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 8.89 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,400 | 8.59 | 2.53 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 7.55 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 12.65 | 2.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $4,600 | 9.28 | 2.02 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 8.89 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,400 | 8.59 | 2.53 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.51 | 2.30 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.81 | 1.80 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.46 | 1.77 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.41 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,600 | 6.22 | 2.39 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.63 | 2.38 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
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.