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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 | Mike Leake |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Pat Valaika |
| 2B | Pat Valaika |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $46,600 |
| Expected Points | 109.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,600 | 25.35 | 1.86 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $13,100 | 24.94 | 1.90 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,000 | 22.84 | 1.76 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,700 | 19.20 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | TEX | $5,300 | 14.35 | 2.71 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,500 | 15.28 | 2.35 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,100 | 11.85 | 2.32 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,700 | 19.20 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,100 | 8.34 | 2.03 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,900 | 8.79 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 10.59 | 2.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 9.61 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 11.24 | 2.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.81 | 1.83 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,800 | 8.21 | 2.16 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 12.90 | 2.22 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 9.26 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 12.90 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.66 | 1.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.28 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.54 | 1.95 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $4,000 | 9.59 | 2.40 |
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.