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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 | Charlie Morton |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | René Rivera |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Wilmer Difo |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Wilmer Difo |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 109.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 23.07 | 2.31 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 21.46 | 2.10 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $10,900 | 18.75 | 1.72 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $9,300 | 18.23 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 23.07 | 2.31 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $7,500 | 17.19 | 2.29 |
| Robert Stephenson | PHI | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $4,900 | 10.54 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.88 | 2.07 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $4,000 | 7.73 | 1.93 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.63 | 1.62 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.58 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.39 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,800 | 5.96 | 2.13 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,100 | 6.61 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,000 | 8.78 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,000 | 8.78 | 2.19 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.83 | 2.18 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 8.44 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 10.37 | 2.07 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 8.91 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.24 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,300 | 7.26 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 10.37 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.17 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 9.48 | 1.66 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,400 | 7.21 | 2.12 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 10.37 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.05 | 2.05 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $5,000 | 9.60 | 1.92 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.19 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,400 | 7.21 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.30 | 2.09 |
| Carlos González | TB | $5,300 | 10.84 | 2.04 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,400 | 10.00 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $3,300 | 7.37 | 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.