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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 | José Ramírez |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Salary | $41,200 |
| Expected Points | 95.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 22.23 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $12,800 | 22.18 | 1.73 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $18,000 | 21.68 | 1.20 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,700 | 18.65 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $6,000 | 12.70 | 2.12 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 22.23 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $8,400 | 17.52 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.88 | 1.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 8.16 | 1.90 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 7.56 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,900 | 6.21 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 8.57 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.70 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 8.89 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Florimón | HOU | $2,400 | 5.87 | 2.45 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,400 | 7.80 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,700 | 8.79 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 7.80 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.10 | 1.85 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,400 | 9.84 | 2.24 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,400 | 9.84 | 2.24 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.21 |
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.