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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | Daniel Robertson |
| SS | Daniel Robertson |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Daniel Robertson |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 110.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,300 | 27.74 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,600 | 25.25 | 1.86 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 20.28 | 2.36 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $8,400 | 17.83 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 20.28 | 2.36 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $8,400 | 17.83 | 2.12 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,300 | 27.74 | 2.09 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $5,900 | 12.18 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.32 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 8.04 | 2.01 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 7.83 | 1.86 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 7.65 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.32 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 7.65 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,100 | 9.64 | 1.89 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,500 | 7.67 | 2.19 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,500 | 7.60 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 8.91 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.80 | 1.86 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.45 | 1.97 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.11 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.31 | 2.25 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,400 | 7.20 | 2.12 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.36 | 2.12 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 12.02 | 2.07 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 7.01 | 2.19 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,500 | 7.60 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.46 | 1.91 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 10.87 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 10.83 | 1.90 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,300 | 10.61 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.26 |
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.