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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 | James Shields |
| P Two | Danny Duffy |
| C | Tucker Barnhart |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | José Pirela |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | José Pirela |
| OF Two | Ian Happ |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Salary | $44,700 |
| Expected Points | 103.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,900 | 27.21 | 2.29 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 25.69 | 2.23 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,100 | 19.09 | 2.10 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $7,500 | 17.98 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | MIN | $5,000 | 14.62 | 2.92 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,400 | 16.35 | 2.55 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $6,000 | 15.09 | 2.52 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,000 | 17.47 | 2.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.00 | 1.56 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $4,000 | 6.95 | 1.74 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,600 | 6.77 | 1.88 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 6.76 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,800 | 5.89 | 2.10 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $3,200 | 6.42 | 2.00 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,400 | 6.59 | 1.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.34 | 2.28 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,600 | 9.09 | 1.98 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,500 | 8.01 | 2.29 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.34 | 2.28 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,800 | 6.03 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.34 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.34 | 2.28 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 6.40 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 10.01 | 1.76 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.16 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.10 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,900 | 6.03 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.67 | 2.16 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,600 | 9.12 | 1.98 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,200 | 8.15 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.67 | 2.16 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,800 | 6.03 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 10.84 | 1.87 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,600 | 10.47 | 1.87 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Ryan LaMarre | OAK | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.33 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,500 | 8.01 | 2.29 |
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.