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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.