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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,000 | 26.71 | 2.05 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,300 | 23.85 | 1.79 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $17,600 | 17.78 | 1.01 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,700 | 16.87 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,300 | 14.51 | 2.30 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,700 | 16.87 | 2.19 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,000 | 10.87 | 2.17 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,500 | 13.59 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.44 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.26 | 1.92 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 8.24 | 1.96 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,300 | 7.38 | 2.24 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 6.72 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 10.12 | 2.02 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 9.48 | 2.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.35 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.93 | 1.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 9.31 | 1.90 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.15 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.18 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 8.44 | 2.41 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 9.31 | 1.90 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.35 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.37 | 1.86 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 10.89 | 2.18 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 10.14 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,800 | 7.02 | 2.51 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 8.44 | 2.41 |
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.