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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 | Francisco Liriano |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,200 | 27.64 | 2.27 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $13,200 | 26.03 | 1.97 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,200 | 23.31 | 1.91 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,900 | 18.62 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,200 | 27.64 | 2.27 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,800 | 13.65 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,600 | 13.25 | 2.01 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,000 | 11.96 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 8.21 | 2.00 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,300 | 8.14 | 1.89 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,100 | 8.08 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,800 | 5.88 | 2.10 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,500 | 5.20 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 8.51 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,500 | 8.47 | 2.42 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 6.83 | 2.28 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 8.51 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.69 | 1.86 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 8.73 | 1.94 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,500 | 7.19 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.85 | 1.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.69 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,900 | 6.34 | 2.19 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.37 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 8.70 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.27 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,200 | 11.15 | 1.80 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 9.82 | 2.46 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.29 |
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.