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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 | Kyle Gibson |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $43,900 |
| Expected Points | 98.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,200 | 18.46 | 1.65 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $10,900 | 18.11 | 1.66 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $8,500 | 17.35 | 2.04 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,300 | 16.93 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $6,300 | 14.75 | 2.34 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,000 | 15.94 | 2.28 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $5,500 | 12.31 | 2.24 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $5,500 | 12.19 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.07 | 1.92 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 7.81 | 1.86 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.64 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,800 | 6.61 | 2.36 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 9.75 | 1.81 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 9.60 | 2.23 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.22 | 2.39 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 9.42 | 1.74 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.26 | 1.85 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,600 | 6.04 | 2.32 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 8.89 | 2.22 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,200 | 6.87 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 10.52 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.42 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,600 | 6.15 | 2.37 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.84 | 1.97 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.21 | 1.90 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.26 | 2.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,000 | 9.79 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,300 | 8.74 | 2.65 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.50 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
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.