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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Sonny Gray |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Chase d’Arnaud |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | David Bote |
| OF One | Eric Thames |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Kevin Kiermaier |
| Salary | $45,700 |
| Expected Points | 100.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 17.77 | 1.93 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,200 | 16.95 | 2.07 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $7,400 | 15.44 | 2.09 |
| Nick Kingham | LAD | $9,400 | 14.91 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Milone | CHC | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $6,000 | 13.66 | 2.28 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,300 | 13.80 | 2.19 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $7,400 | 15.44 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 8.22 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,800 | 8.66 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 9.61 | 2.23 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 9.61 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,000 | 9.53 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.80 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.80 | 2.31 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,400 | 7.18 | 2.11 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.94 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.76 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.50 | 1.95 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,400 | 10.99 | 2.03 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,700 | 10.65 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,800 | 8.45 | 2.22 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,700 | 8.17 | 2.21 |
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.