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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 | Danny Duffy |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Colin Moran |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Scott Schebler |
| OF Three | Marwin González |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,100 | 25.50 | 1.95 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 21.91 | 1.70 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,400 | 19.56 | 2.33 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $12,100 | 19.25 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $5,800 | 14.12 | 2.43 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,400 | 19.56 | 2.33 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $8,500 | 17.97 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.14 | 1.89 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,500 | 7.70 | 1.71 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.39 | 1.80 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,900 | 7.22 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $3,100 | 6.35 | 2.05 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,100 | 6.33 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,600 | 7.16 | 1.99 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,300 | 6.51 | 1.97 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 8.71 | 1.78 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 8.63 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,900 | 8.37 | 2.14 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,400 | 7.23 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $5,200 | 8.27 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,400 | 7.13 | 2.10 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 8.17 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.62 | 1.80 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.09 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,600 | 5.41 | 2.08 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,700 | 11.57 | 2.03 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 9.46 | 1.69 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 8.85 | 1.88 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.61 | 2.28 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.55 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,900 | 11.03 | 1.87 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,200 | 7.55 | 2.36 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
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.