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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 | Clayton Richard |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Travis Jankowski |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Salary | $41,500 |
| Expected Points | 101.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 20.85 | 2.27 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $10,200 | 19.88 | 1.95 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,100 | 18.25 | 1.64 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $14,800 | 17.70 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Richard | SD | $4,500 | 13.51 | 3.00 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 20.85 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $6,300 | 12.70 | 2.02 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,700 | 17.20 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.32 | 1.73 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,600 | 7.57 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,600 | 6.30 | 2.42 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.20 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,200 | 8.90 | 2.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.71 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.39 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 8.49 | 2.29 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,600 | 8.91 | 1.59 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.86 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 7.97 | 2.34 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.53 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.86 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $6,300 | 9.03 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.22 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.18 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.23 | 2.08 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,900 | 8.08 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.47 | 1.87 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $6,900 | 9.95 | 1.44 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,700 | 9.40 | 1.65 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 8.54 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 11.60 | 2.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.50 | 1.75 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 9.96 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
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.