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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 Tropeano |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | David Dahl |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Michael Brantley |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 113.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,300 | 25.78 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,100 | 24.63 | 2.22 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,600 | 20.32 | 2.12 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,000 | 18.64 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $6,200 | 15.97 | 2.58 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,100 | 24.63 | 2.22 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,600 | 20.32 | 2.12 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,300 | 25.78 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $4,200 | 8.41 | 2.00 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.26 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,500 | 8.14 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 6.74 | 2.17 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.60 | 2.07 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 5.80 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 9.22 | 1.68 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.15 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 8.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 6.74 | 2.17 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.15 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.74 | 1.99 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $5,100 | 9.02 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,700 | 5.85 | 2.16 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.12 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.15 | 1.92 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.71 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.07 | 2.21 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.85 | 2.17 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,700 | 12.30 | 2.16 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 9.22 | 1.68 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,700 | 12.30 | 2.16 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,700 | 5.85 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,200 | 10.49 | 2.02 |
| Carlos González | TB | $5,600 | 10.48 | 1.87 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 9.94 | 1.99 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.79 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.23 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.07 | 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.