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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 | Freddy Peralta |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Manny Machado |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Billy Hamilton |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 104.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $10,200 | 20.70 | 2.03 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $9,700 | 19.17 | 1.98 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,900 | 18.27 | 2.05 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,000 | 17.58 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $7,200 | 15.31 | 2.13 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,800 | 16.10 | 2.06 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,900 | 18.27 | 2.05 |
| Alec Mills | ATL | $5,800 | 11.77 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.25 | 1.68 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.00 | 1.84 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,900 | 6.89 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,000 | 6.32 | 2.11 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,900 | 6.00 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 9.01 | 1.80 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $4,300 | 8.60 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 8.26 | 2.12 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,600 | 7.50 | 2.08 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,000 | 8.16 | 2.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.28 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.03 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 8.65 | 1.73 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 8.65 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.06 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 8.42 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.12 | 2.16 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 5.71 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.13 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 8.45 | 2.17 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.12 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 10.59 | 1.86 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.07 | 1.74 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $5,000 | 9.21 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,800 | 8.86 | 2.33 |
| Craig Gentry | BAL | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,100 | 6.75 | 2.18 |
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.