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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Blake Swihart |
| 1B | Victor Caratini |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Greg Garcia |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Austin Jackson |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.07 | 2.15 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,200 | 24.15 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,600 | 22.37 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 22.03 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $5,900 | 13.37 | 2.27 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $5,300 | 11.87 | 2.24 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.07 | 2.15 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 22.03 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 8.37 | 1.82 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 8.04 | 2.17 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.76 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 8.04 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.52 | 2.07 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,100 | 6.73 | 2.17 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.14 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.29 | 2.19 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.29 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.45 | 1.90 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.44 | 1.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 8.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.85 | 2.31 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 7.02 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,700 | 10.08 | 2.14 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,600 | 10.02 | 1.79 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,100 | 6.73 | 2.17 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,900 | 8.45 | 2.17 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,700 | 10.08 | 2.14 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,200 | 6.79 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.91 | 1.82 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 10.40 | 1.79 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,700 | 10.28 | 2.19 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,700 | 8.15 | 2.20 |
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.