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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 Godley |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Christian Vázquez |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Scott Schebler |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 114.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $21,200 | 33.01 | 1.56 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,900 | 29.08 | 2.25 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $13,100 | 27.34 | 2.09 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,000 | 23.21 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,100 | 14.80 | 2.43 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,900 | 29.08 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $7,900 | 17.37 | 2.20 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,300 | 15.53 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.31 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,500 | 7.37 | 1.64 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.27 | 1.73 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.23 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.31 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,200 | 6.77 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.79 | 1.96 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 8.86 | 2.33 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 9.40 | 1.74 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.19 | 2.36 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,700 | 9.12 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.13 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 10.94 | 1.89 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 8.35 | 2.32 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.65 | 1.91 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.86 | 1.81 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
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.