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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | René Rivera |
| 1B | Brandon Belt |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Logan Forsythe |
| OF One | Ian Happ |
| OF Two | José Pirela |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.50 | 2.18 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $16,900 | 24.41 | 1.44 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,200 | 24.26 | 2.17 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,100 | 20.46 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | MIN | $6,300 | 14.49 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,000 | 13.45 | 2.24 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.50 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,200 | 24.26 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.43 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | ATL | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,600 | 5.98 | 2.30 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,700 | 7.98 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 7.26 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,900 | 9.04 | 1.84 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,300 | 7.24 | 2.19 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.57 | 1.82 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.80 | 1.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.10 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.88 | 1.95 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 9.66 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,800 | 9.07 | 2.39 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,300 | 7.24 | 2.19 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $4,200 | 9.21 | 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.