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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Greg Garcia |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Colby Rasmus |
| OF Two | Chad Pinder |
| OF Three | Steve Pearce |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 116.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 27.92 | 2.08 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $14,300 | 24.84 | 1.74 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 20.27 | 2.36 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,800 | 17.10 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Romano | PHI | $4,500 | 10.83 | 2.41 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $4,400 | 10.54 | 2.40 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 20.27 | 2.36 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 27.92 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.39 | 2.00 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.91 | 2.08 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 7.74 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 9.90 | 2.06 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 9.43 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.83 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 10.92 | 2.27 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $8,400 | 9.15 | 1.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,900 | 9.00 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.15 | 2.47 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 11.25 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.35 | 1.88 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,000 | 10.10 | 1.12 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 5.75 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.45 | 1.91 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,200 | 10.62 | 2.04 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,300 | 8.48 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
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.