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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 | Marco Estrada |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Cam Gallagher |
| 1B | Daniel Murphy |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Martín Prado |
| OF One | Matt Adams |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Alex Gordon |
| Salary | $45,700 |
| Expected Points | 105.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,100 | 25.08 | 2.07 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,800 | 21.03 | 2.39 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,000 | 20.42 | 2.27 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,200 | 19.94 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $5,200 | 13.66 | 2.63 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,200 | 19.94 | 2.43 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,800 | 21.03 | 2.39 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,000 | 20.42 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 8.70 | 1.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 8.15 | 1.90 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.78 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,100 | 6.67 | 3.18 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 7.67 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 9.73 | 1.77 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 9.59 | 1.78 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,300 | 7.51 | 2.28 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $3,500 | 7.90 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.91 | 2.36 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,400 | 7.73 | 2.27 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 7.89 | 2.25 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 7.35 | 2.10 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 6.91 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 9.73 | 1.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,800 | 8.81 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,300 | 7.51 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,800 | 5.94 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 11.60 | 2.03 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 9.88 | 1.67 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.29 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.28 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
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.