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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Ryan LaMarre |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Dee Gordon |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 107.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,500 | 23.28 | 2.02 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,500 | 19.36 | 2.04 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 18.75 | 2.02 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,800 | 18.68 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $4,800 | 11.03 | 2.30 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,800 | 17.10 | 2.19 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,800 | 18.68 | 2.12 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,300 | 8.16 | 1.90 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 7.87 | 1.87 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 6.92 | 2.10 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,600 | 5.29 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 6.58 | 2.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 8.64 | 2.16 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.16 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 9.11 | 1.63 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $5,400 | 8.91 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.27 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.10 | 1.74 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.27 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.40 | 2.21 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 6.78 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.96 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,800 | 11.10 | 1.91 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.45 | 2.05 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,500 | 10.08 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan LaMarre | OAK | $2,300 | 5.72 | 2.49 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
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.