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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 | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Zack Godley |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Christian Walker |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $43,300 |
| Expected Points | 103.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,500 | 25.14 | 2.01 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,100 | 24.90 | 2.06 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $18,200 | 22.35 | 1.23 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,200 | 19.62 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $7,200 | 16.88 | 2.34 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,100 | 14.17 | 2.32 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,800 | 15.30 | 2.25 |
| Chad Bettis | TB | $4,900 | 10.73 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 7.79 | 1.62 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.53 | 1.98 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,100 | 7.35 | 1.79 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.33 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 10.97 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 9.35 | 2.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 9.35 | 2.46 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.67 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.40 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.29 | 2.17 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.99 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.74 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 8.80 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.83 | 2.37 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.82 | 2.00 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $9,000 | 11.28 | 1.25 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 10.97 | 2.19 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $4,000 | 9.83 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $4,000 | 9.83 | 2.46 |
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.