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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Jorge Alfaro |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Ryan Rua |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Jake Cave |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 27.49 | 2.11 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,400 | 27.20 | 2.03 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,600 | 25.98 | 1.91 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $11,100 | 18.37 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 27.49 | 2.11 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $4,900 | 10.14 | 2.07 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,900 | 12.06 | 2.04 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,400 | 27.20 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 8.47 | 2.06 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.65 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.10 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 10.44 | 2.05 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.91 | 2.02 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,300 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.94 | 1.99 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.61 | 1.85 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,500 | 8.74 | 1.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 8.68 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.61 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 9.18 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 9.18 | 2.35 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,400 | 7.05 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 9.31 | 1.69 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 8.62 | 1.76 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 8.59 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,300 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 6.79 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.55 | 1.93 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 11.06 | 2.13 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.55 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.55 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
| Leury García | MIN | $3,400 | 8.10 | 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.