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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 | Clayton Richard |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Salary | $44,700 |
| Expected Points | 100.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 23.24 | 2.32 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,300 | 22.49 | 1.83 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,800 | 22.48 | 1.91 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,200 | 17.49 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Richard | SD | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.44 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 23.24 | 2.32 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,600 | 16.37 | 2.15 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 4.28 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $8,800 | 8.48 | 0.96 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,300 | 8.46 | 1.97 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 5.88 | 2.10 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,300 | 6.69 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,600 | 9.22 | 2.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $10,300 | 9.13 | 0.89 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $4,200 | 8.66 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $4,200 | 8.66 | 2.06 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 7.33 | 2.03 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $10,000 | 8.97 | 0.90 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.35 | 1.82 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,900 | 8.29 | 1.69 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,200 | 8.06 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,500 | 5.51 | 2.20 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.15 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 7.99 | 2.05 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,800 | 7.72 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.77 | 1.82 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 8.76 | 1.83 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,500 | 5.51 | 2.20 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.16 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 4.28 | 2.14 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 9.28 | 1.82 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 8.85 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Adam Engel | MIN | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,600 | 5.98 | 2.30 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
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.