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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 | Marco Estrada |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $46,500 |
| Expected Points | 101.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,800 | 25.01 | 1.95 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $10,100 | 19.24 | 1.90 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 19.04 | 2.21 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 18.63 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $5,300 | 12.55 | 2.37 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 19.04 | 2.21 |
| Martín Pérez | TOR | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,300 | 15.31 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.44 | 2.06 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $5,000 | 8.36 | 1.67 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,300 | 8.24 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,700 | 7.86 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.13 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.22 | 2.12 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,900 | 6.08 | 2.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 8.71 | 1.81 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,400 | 7.28 | 2.14 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,300 | 6.83 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 8.92 | 1.98 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,300 | 8.47 | 1.60 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,200 | 7.83 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,400 | 7.22 | 2.12 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,300 | 6.83 | 2.07 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $3,300 | 6.69 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 10.59 | 1.89 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 8.58 | 1.87 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.26 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,500 | 4.98 | 1.99 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.07 | 1.97 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $4,000 | 7.85 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 8.47 | 1.73 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 8.37 | 1.61 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,300 | 6.83 | 2.07 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 10.02 | 1.76 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,400 | 9.45 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.20 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.18 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,400 | 7.28 | 2.14 |
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.