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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | J.A. Happ |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Joe Mauer |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,600 | 26.72 | 2.12 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 23.23 | 2.02 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $11,100 | 22.34 | 2.01 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,500 | 20.35 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,500 | 20.35 | 2.14 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,600 | 26.72 | 2.12 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,200 | 17.08 | 2.08 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 23.23 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 7.86 | 1.92 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.64 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,000 | 6.20 | 3.10 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,400 | 7.41 | 2.18 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,000 | 6.35 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,100 | 9.53 | 1.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.27 | 1.82 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $10,500 | 8.86 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 6.84 | 2.21 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,300 | 9.18 | 0.89 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $9,700 | 8.58 | 0.88 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,100 | 8.52 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $3,200 | 6.65 | 2.08 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,100 | 8.52 | 2.08 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,700 | 7.58 | 2.05 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,900 | 7.94 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.78 | 1.83 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,300 | 9.18 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $3,200 | 6.65 | 2.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,900 | 7.99 | 2.05 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,600 | 7.36 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.48 | 1.91 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $3,200 | 7.07 | 2.21 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.19 |
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.