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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 | Chris Archer |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Yuli Gurriel |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Marwin González |
| 3B | Evan Longoria |
| OF One | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Two | Jake Bauers |
| OF Three | Jake Cave |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,400 | 25.64 | 2.07 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,100 | 24.54 | 1.87 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $9,700 | 19.75 | 2.04 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $14,600 | 19.44 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $8,000 | 18.05 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $6,100 | 12.75 | 2.09 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,400 | 25.64 | 2.07 |
| Blaine Hardy | CHW | $4,900 | 10.08 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,400 | 8.56 | 1.95 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 8.39 | 1.71 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.08 | 2.07 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 8.07 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,000 | 6.37 | 2.12 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.08 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $10,000 | 9.82 | 0.98 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.26 | 1.93 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 6.44 | 2.08 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,600 | 7.43 | 2.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,600 | 8.87 | 0.84 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $9,600 | 8.77 | 0.91 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 8.51 | 2.58 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $3,100 | 6.63 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,900 | 9.68 | 1.97 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,600 | 8.87 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 6.85 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,500 | 7.05 | 2.01 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.45 | 2.01 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,800 | 7.59 | 2.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 8.62 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,600 | 7.81 | 2.17 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,700 | 7.98 | 2.16 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,900 | 8.43 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,900 | 10.43 | 2.13 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 10.35 | 1.81 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.23 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $3,100 | 6.85 | 2.21 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,200 | 7.04 | 2.20 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,600 | 7.83 | 2.17 |
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.