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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 | German Márquez |
| P Two | J.A. Happ |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Matt Adams |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 23.17 | 1.93 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,000 | 21.91 | 2.19 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,500 | 20.32 | 2.39 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,900 | 19.36 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $8,500 | 20.32 | 2.39 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $5,000 | 11.13 | 2.23 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,000 | 21.91 | 2.19 |
| Frankie Montas | SEA | $6,000 | 12.31 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $4,200 | 7.71 | 1.84 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.71 | 1.98 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,800 | 6.63 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,000 | 6.56 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,800 | 6.27 | 2.24 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 6.45 | 2.08 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 6.22 | 2.07 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.71 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,000 | 9.79 | 1.96 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.61 | 2.28 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.15 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,800 | 8.71 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.15 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.14 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 9.78 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.43 | 1.81 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.23 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 5.65 | 2.09 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,900 | 8.16 | 2.09 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $3,100 | 5.97 | 1.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 9.78 | 1.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $5,400 | 11.27 | 2.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 11.25 | 1.97 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.19 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.15 |
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.