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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | José Berríos |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Daniel Murphy |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Scott Schebler |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 111.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $18,000 | 24.82 | 1.38 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,200 | 18.21 | 1.98 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,400 | 17.45 | 2.08 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,100 | 17.08 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,000 | 13.43 | 2.24 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,100 | 17.08 | 2.11 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,400 | 17.45 | 2.08 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,700 | 15.92 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.36 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,100 | 7.68 | 1.87 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.18 | 1.94 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 7.15 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.36 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,700 | 5.81 | 2.15 |
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,800 | 6.00 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,200 | 6.62 | 2.07 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 6.99 | 2.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.92 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.27 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,000 | 8.88 | 2.22 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,300 | 7.24 | 2.19 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 11.08 | 1.91 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $9,700 | 10.43 | 1.08 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.10 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,000 | 8.35 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.01 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.19 | 1.76 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $10,100 | 10.01 | 0.99 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 9.78 | 2.17 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.24 |
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.