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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 | Jake Odorizzi |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Dustin Fowler |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Salary | $45,900 |
| Expected Points | 105.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $12,100 | 19.49 | 1.61 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,100 | 19.33 | 1.74 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,700 | 17.97 | 1.54 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,500 | 17.17 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | TEX | $6,400 | 14.28 | 2.23 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,400 | 13.39 | 2.09 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,400 | 14.90 | 2.01 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,100 | 13.05 | 1.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.32 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 6.95 | 1.65 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,700 | 6.68 | 1.80 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.06 | 2.33 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.32 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 9.97 | 1.95 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 9.43 | 2.25 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.32 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 9.43 | 2.25 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 6.47 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.63 | 1.85 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,800 | 8.95 | 2.35 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,800 | 8.95 | 2.35 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.03 | 1.81 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 8.33 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 7.58 | 2.30 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 5.90 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 8.88 | 1.67 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 8.76 | 1.65 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,600 | 7.72 | 2.14 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,700 | 7.83 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,100 | 11.34 | 1.86 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.17 | 1.86 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,500 | 10.25 | 1.86 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 9.97 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,800 | 6.80 | 2.43 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
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.