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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | José Berríos |
| C | René Rivera |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,200 | 23.73 | 1.94 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,000 | 19.66 | 1.97 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,800 | 18.66 | 1.73 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,700 | 17.31 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Erlin | SD | $4,900 | 11.63 | 2.37 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $4,500 | 10.59 | 2.35 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,500 | 14.39 | 2.21 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $6,900 | 14.14 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.43 | 1.96 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.68 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,900 | 9.22 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 9.04 | 2.20 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.21 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,500 | 7.41 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.63 | 1.80 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 9.16 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.10 | 2.17 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,500 | 7.41 | 2.12 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 9.50 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.27 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 9.50 | 2.26 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
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.