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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Roberto Pérez |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Colby Rasmus |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Expected Points | 104.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,800 | 26.14 | 1.89 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,400 | 23.15 | 1.73 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,800 | 22.24 | 1.88 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,200 | 19.59 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $6,900 | 15.69 | 2.27 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,500 | 19.12 | 2.25 |
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $7,000 | 15.20 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $5,300 | 10.76 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $5,000 | 9.01 | 1.80 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.75 | 2.04 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,300 | 7.53 | 1.75 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.31 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 9.99 | 1.88 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 8.87 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 8.54 | 2.44 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.12 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 9.76 | 1.77 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 8.99 | 2.25 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $3,100 | 6.86 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 12.01 | 2.03 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.12 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,800 | 9.28 | 2.44 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,800 | 9.28 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,100 | 11.49 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.19 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,400 | 10.13 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,400 | 8.43 | 2.48 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
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.