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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 |
Fernando Romero |
P Two |
Justin Verlander |
C |
Chris Iannetta |
1B |
Jake Bauers |
2B |
José Altuve |
SS |
Paul DeJong |
3B |
Tim Beckham |
OF One |
Marcell Ozuna |
OF Two |
George Springer |
OF Three |
Gerardo Parra |
Salary |
$49,900 |
Expected Points |
113.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$13,500 |
28.47 |
2.11 |
Clayton Kershaw |
STL |
$12,900 |
24.25 |
1.88 |
Trevor Bauer |
LAA |
$12,000 |
23.00 |
1.92 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,100 |
20.17 |
2.22 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Fernando Romero |
OAK |
$5,200 |
12.46 |
2.40 |
Lucas Giolito |
MIN |
$4,600 |
10.44 |
2.27 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,100 |
20.17 |
2.22 |
Julio Teheran |
NYM |
$6,800 |
14.83 |
2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Iannetta |
TB |
$3,600 |
8.28 |
2.30 |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$3,600 |
8.20 |
2.28 |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$4,200 |
8.11 |
1.93 |
J.T. Realmuto |
ARZ |
$4,400 |
8.04 |
1.83 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Iannetta |
TB |
$3,600 |
8.28 |
2.30 |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$3,600 |
8.20 |
2.28 |
John Hicks |
CHW |
$2,900 |
6.52 |
2.25 |
Kurt Suzuki |
NYM |
$3,600 |
7.94 |
2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$5,300 |
9.40 |
1.77 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$4,400 |
8.94 |
2.03 |
Ryon Healy |
TEX |
$4,000 |
8.79 |
2.20 |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$3,700 |
8.66 |
2.34 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$3,700 |
8.66 |
2.34 |
John Hicks |
CHW |
$2,900 |
6.52 |
2.25 |
Eric Hosmer |
NYY |
$3,100 |
6.84 |
2.21 |
Ryon Healy |
TEX |
$4,000 |
8.79 |
2.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,700 |
10.06 |
2.14 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$4,600 |
9.58 |
2.08 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$5,600 |
9.44 |
1.68 |
Dee Gordon |
TEX |
$4,400 |
9.22 |
2.10 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$3,600 |
8.57 |
2.38 |
Chase d’Arnaud |
SD |
$3,000 |
6.71 |
2.24 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,700 |
10.06 |
2.14 |
Kelby Tomlinson |
SF |
$2,500 |
5.26 |
2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$5,000 |
10.51 |
2.10 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$5,600 |
10.42 |
1.86 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,600 |
9.51 |
2.07 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$5,300 |
9.51 |
1.79 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Paul DeJong |
WSH |
$3,700 |
8.31 |
2.24 |
Kelby Tomlinson |
SF |
$2,500 |
5.26 |
2.10 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$5,000 |
10.51 |
2.10 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,900 |
8.14 |
2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$5,400 |
11.34 |
2.10 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$5,500 |
10.81 |
1.97 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$5,100 |
9.44 |
1.85 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$4,100 |
9.05 |
2.21 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tim Beckham |
BAL |
$3,200 |
7.89 |
2.46 |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$3,900 |
9.04 |
2.32 |
Danny Valencia |
TEX |
$3,400 |
7.76 |
2.28 |
Chase d’Arnaud |
SD |
$3,000 |
6.71 |
2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,600 |
11.41 |
2.04 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$6,100 |
11.16 |
1.83 |
Carlos González |
TB |
$5,000 |
10.68 |
2.14 |
Gerardo Parra |
TB |
$4,200 |
9.92 |
2.36 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Marcell Ozuna |
WSH |
$3,300 |
8.24 |
2.50 |
Guillermo Heredia |
TEX |
$3,100 |
7.45 |
2.40 |
Gerardo Parra |
TB |
$4,200 |
9.92 |
2.36 |
Paulo Orlando |
NYY |
$2,800 |
6.48 |
2.31 |
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.