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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Carlos Asuaje |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Martín Prado |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | JaCoby Jones |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,000 | 28.88 | 2.06 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,000 | 24.63 | 1.89 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 23.24 | 2.15 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,900 | 20.58 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $6,800 | 14.62 | 2.15 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 23.24 | 2.15 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,400 | 13.70 | 2.14 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,800 | 12.12 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.17 | 1.70 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.67 | 2.02 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $7,700 | 7.59 | 0.99 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,300 | 6.86 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,100 | 9.33 | 1.03 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 9.30 | 1.90 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 9.30 | 1.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,600 | 9.30 | 1.66 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,700 | 8.86 | 0.83 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.56 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,800 | 6.36 | 2.27 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 11.28 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.58 | 2.25 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.58 | 2.25 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,600 | 7.54 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 9.21 | 1.64 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,200 | 7.27 | 2.27 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 11.16 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 10.34 | 1.75 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.16 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,500 | 8.06 | 2.30 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
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.