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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 | Chase Anderson |
| P Two | Marco Estrada |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Travis Shaw |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Avisaíl García |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Whit Merrifield |
| Salary | $46,900 |
| Expected Points | 102.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,300 | 23.94 | 1.80 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 21.26 | 1.93 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,300 | 18.92 | 2.03 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,000 | 15.78 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,600 | 15.70 | 2.38 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,800 | 15.70 | 2.31 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,300 | 18.92 | 2.03 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,000 | 15.78 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.69 | 1.97 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.55 | 1.89 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,100 | 7.22 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 5.80 | 2.00 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,500 | 9.59 | 1.74 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 9.39 | 2.29 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.06 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 9.39 | 2.29 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 6.83 | 2.20 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 7.48 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.55 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.05 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.06 | 1.97 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.26 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.09 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,000 | 6.24 | 2.08 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
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.