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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 | Ivan Nova |
| P Two | Ariel Jurado |
| C | Austin Wynns |
| 1B | Jake Bauers |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Jake Bauers |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $42,600 |
| Expected Points | 94.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,400 | 26.71 | 2.15 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,900 | 25.36 | 2.33 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,600 | 23.06 | 2.18 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,300 | 19.49 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $4,900 | 13.00 | 2.65 |
| Ariel Jurado | TOR | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,900 | 25.36 | 2.33 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $7,300 | 16.44 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.30 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $5,200 | 7.80 | 1.50 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,200 | 7.50 | 1.79 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,600 | 7.37 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.30 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,200 | 8.96 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,900 | 8.76 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.21 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,600 | 7.82 | 2.17 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,200 | 8.96 | 2.13 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 8.34 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,100 | 6.57 | 2.12 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.96 | 1.88 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 5.84 | 2.09 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.16 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.90 | 2.02 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.11 | 1.98 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.00 | 1.85 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 8.23 | 2.22 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $4,200 | 9.10 | 2.17 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,900 | 6.21 | 2.14 |
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.