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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 | Alex Wood |
| P Two | José Quintana |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Two | Whit Merrifield |
| OF Three | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $10,500 | 19.64 | 1.87 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $15,200 | 19.06 | 1.25 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 19.05 | 2.22 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,100 | 18.46 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $5,800 | 13.36 | 2.30 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 19.05 | 2.22 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $7,300 | 16.00 | 2.19 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,100 | 18.46 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.76 | 2.31 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.86 | 2.12 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.47 | 2.31 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.76 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,900 | 10.56 | 2.15 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 10.20 | 2.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,200 | 9.71 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.48 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 11.37 | 2.37 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.64 | 1.97 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.17 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.17 | 2.55 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 11.95 | 2.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 10.66 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 8.92 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.28 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,400 | 7.37 | 2.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 13.06 | 2.21 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 9.70 | 1.86 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.51 | 1.92 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.10 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.66 | 1.84 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,900 | 10.56 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,000 | 7.65 | 2.55 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,400 | 5.91 | 2.46 |
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.