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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Rick Porcello |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | José Osuna |
| 2B | Pat Valaika |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Mason Williams |
| OF Two | José Osuna |
| OF Three | Brandon Guyer |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,400 | 28.00 | 2.09 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,900 | 25.13 | 1.95 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,200 | 22.25 | 1.82 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,300 | 20.57 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,400 | 17.83 | 2.12 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,800 | 16.32 | 2.09 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,400 | 28.00 | 2.09 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $4,800 | 9.97 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 7.66 | 1.92 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 7.61 | 1.90 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.43 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,800 | 6.29 | 2.25 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 6.57 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,200 | 10.92 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,900 | 9.61 | 1.96 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.96 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.71 | 1.98 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,900 | 8.65 | 1.77 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $5,200 | 8.60 | 1.65 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,600 | 8.52 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 6.81 | 2.20 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 11.23 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 10.56 | 1.95 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,300 | 9.89 | 1.87 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.11 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 5.69 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.46 | 2.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $5,100 | 9.44 | 1.85 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 8.58 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.46 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.72 | 2.02 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,900 | 11.23 | 1.90 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 10.88 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.86 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $3,500 | 8.47 | 2.42 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,900 | 9.34 | 2.39 |
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.