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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 | Steven Matz |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Daniel Robertson |
| SS | Daniel Robertson |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Daniel Robertson |
| OF Two | Scott Schebler |
| OF Three | Ian Happ |
| Salary | $43,700 |
| Expected Points | 102.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,300 | 29.12 | 2.04 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 27.17 | 2.30 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $13,000 | 26.15 | 2.01 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,500 | 25.46 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,100 | 15.71 | 2.57 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $4,400 | 11.07 | 2.51 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,300 | 15.58 | 2.47 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $6,600 | 16.00 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,100 | 8.01 | 1.95 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.26 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.30 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.26 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.26 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.73 | 2.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.26 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,700 | 10.06 | 1.76 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.07 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.07 | 2.27 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.56 | 2.25 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.99 | 1.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 7.95 | 2.21 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 7.25 | 2.01 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 8.25 | 2.01 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,800 | 5.57 | 1.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.55 | 1.87 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 9.31 | 1.66 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 8.86 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,000 | 6.25 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.15 | 2.23 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,200 | 10.71 | 1.73 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.74 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,900 | 7.38 | 2.54 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,600 | 8.39 | 2.33 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
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.