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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 | Dylan Bundy |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Logan Forsythe |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 110.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 30.43 | 2.34 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 25.25 | 2.10 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,000 | 22.69 | 2.06 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $10,300 | 21.47 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,100 | 14.88 | 2.44 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 30.43 | 2.34 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $5,000 | 11.28 | 2.26 |
| Sam Gaviglio | NYY | $5,200 | 11.63 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.90 | 2.08 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.43 | 1.86 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 7.36 | 1.84 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 7.00 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 9.79 | 2.08 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 9.79 | 2.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,100 | 9.02 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,100 | 6.88 | 2.22 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,800 | 8.41 | 2.21 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.33 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 10.71 | 1.88 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 7.89 | 2.25 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.61 | 2.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 8.94 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 8.79 | 2.37 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.94 | 1.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.30 | 2.09 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.22 | 1.90 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,300 | 10.80 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,900 | 9.70 | 2.49 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.43 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,600 | 8.49 | 2.36 |
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.