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Optimal Lineup
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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Carlos Martínez
WSH
$14,600
14.50
0.99
Kyle Hendricks
ATL
$13,900
14.15
1.02
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kyle Hendricks
ATL
$13,900
14.15
1.02
Carlos Martínez
WSH
$14,600
14.50
0.99
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Yadier Molina
WSH
$7,500
7.70
1.03
Victor Caratini
ATL
$4,500
5.61
1.25
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Victor Caratini
ATL
$4,500
5.61
1.25
Yadier Molina
WSH
$7,500
7.70
1.03
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Carpenter
WSH
$10,200
9.37
0.92
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$8,800
9.35
1.06
Victor Caratini
ATL
$4,500
5.61
1.25
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Victor Caratini
ATL
$4,500
5.61
1.25
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$8,800
9.35
1.06
Matt Carpenter
WSH
$10,200
9.37
0.92
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Ben Zobrist
ATL
$8,400
7.46
0.89
Kolten Wong
WSH
$5,100
6.84
1.34
Jedd Gyorko
WSH
$4,800
6.75
1.41
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jedd Gyorko
WSH
$4,800
6.75
1.41
Kolten Wong
WSH
$5,100
6.84
1.34
Ben Zobrist
ATL
$8,400
7.46
0.89
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Paul DeJong
WSH
$5,400
7.67
1.42
Addison Russell
ATL
$6,100
6.51
1.07
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Paul DeJong
WSH
$5,400
7.67
1.42
Addison Russell
ATL
$6,100
6.51
1.07
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Carpenter
WSH
$10,200
9.37
0.92
Kris Bryant
ATL
$9,600
8.53
0.89
Jedd Gyorko
WSH
$4,800
6.75
1.41
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jedd Gyorko
WSH
$4,800
6.75
1.41
Matt Carpenter
WSH
$10,200
9.37
0.92
Kris Bryant
ATL
$9,600
8.53
0.89
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kyle Schwarber
ATL
$9,200
8.08
0.88
Ian Happ
ATL
$7,200
8.00
1.11
Jason Heyward
ATL
$7,200
7.92
1.10
Marcell Ozuna
WSH
$5,800
7.67
1.32
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Dexter Fowler
WSH
$4,700
7.13
1.52
Marcell Ozuna
WSH
$5,800
7.67
1.32
Ian Happ
ATL
$7,200
8.00
1.11
Jason Heyward
ATL
$7,200
7.92
1.10
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.