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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Luis Severino |
| C | Cam Gallagher |
| 1B | Daniel Murphy |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Cameron Maybin |
| OF Two | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 112.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,300 | 24.86 | 2.41 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,300 | 23.65 | 2.09 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,600 | 21.05 | 1.99 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $9,000 | 16.01 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,300 | 24.86 | 2.41 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,600 | 12.11 | 2.16 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,500 | 16.00 | 2.13 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,300 | 23.65 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,100 | 8.77 | 2.14 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 7.78 | 1.94 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 7.59 | 1.55 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.11 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.46 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,100 | 8.77 | 2.14 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,800 | 5.79 | 2.07 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $3,000 | 6.09 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 9.20 | 1.77 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 7.42 | 2.25 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 8.13 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.75 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.93 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.93 | 2.35 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 5.81 | 2.15 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.73 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,600 | 8.91 | 1.94 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 10.72 | 1.85 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 10.45 | 1.77 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 9.71 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,800 | 8.53 | 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.