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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Jon Gray |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Austin Jackson |
| OF Two | Billy McKinney |
| OF Three | Trey Mancini |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 107.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 24.76 | 2.06 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,100 | 20.47 | 2.03 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,100 | 18.79 | 2.06 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,700 | 18.39 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,700 | 18.39 | 2.11 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 24.76 | 2.06 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,100 | 18.79 | 2.06 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,100 | 20.47 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 7.39 | 1.85 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,400 | 6.62 | 1.95 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 6.59 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $3,000 | 5.89 | 1.96 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,400 | 6.62 | 1.95 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 6.59 | 1.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.61 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.18 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.04 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 9.30 | 2.21 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 8.98 | 1.73 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 9.30 | 2.21 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.18 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.04 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.32 | 1.73 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 8.98 | 1.73 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,400 | 8.34 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,200 | 6.49 | 2.03 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,900 | 7.63 | 1.96 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.32 | 1.73 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,300 | 6.81 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.75 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 9.61 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
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.