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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 | Nick Pivetta |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Jesús Sucre |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Tim Beckham |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 27.49 | 2.11 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,600 | 23.82 | 2.05 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $9,600 | 18.49 | 1.93 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,600 | 17.86 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $5,900 | 12.79 | 2.17 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 27.49 | 2.11 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $8,500 | 17.83 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 8.60 | 1.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 8.37 | 1.71 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,500 | 8.01 | 1.78 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,600 | 7.80 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.39 | 2.00 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,400 | 6.73 | 1.98 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 6.20 | 1.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,700 | 8.85 | 1.88 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 8.18 | 2.10 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 7.87 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,800 | 9.63 | 1.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 5.81 | 2.15 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,000 | 8.44 | 2.11 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 8.48 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,800 | 9.63 | 1.66 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 8.80 | 1.76 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,800 | 8.26 | 2.17 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.47 | 2.16 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 5.81 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 8.94 | 1.90 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.47 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,800 | 8.26 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.45 | 1.91 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 11.20 | 2.20 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.44 | 1.93 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,900 | 9.88 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 11.20 | 2.20 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,800 | 6.01 | 2.15 |
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.