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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 | Andrew Cashner |
| P Two | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Starling Marte |
| OF Two | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Three | Dee Gordon |
| Salary | $42,700 |
| Expected Points | 94.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,900 | 25.50 | 1.98 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,800 | 24.26 | 1.90 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,900 | 21.24 | 1.78 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,300 | 19.46 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cashner | TOR | $5,000 | 12.04 | 2.41 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,300 | 19.46 | 2.34 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $6,200 | 13.64 | 2.20 |
| Robert Stephenson | PHI | $6,300 | 13.41 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,800 | 8.14 | 2.14 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 8.02 | 2.06 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 7.90 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,800 | 8.14 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.74 | 1.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.58 | 2.23 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,700 | 10.48 | 1.84 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 8.77 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.28 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,700 | 10.48 | 1.84 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,300 | 7.25 | 2.20 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.74 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 8.78 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.94 | 2.02 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,200 | 10.72 | 2.06 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,100 | 10.63 | 2.08 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.51 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.22 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,100 | 8.93 | 2.18 |
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.