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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Vince Velasquez |
| C | Chance Sisco |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Adams |
| OF Two | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 24.32 | 1.99 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,400 | 23.11 | 1.72 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,200 | 18.60 | 2.02 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,400 | 17.86 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,400 | 16.48 | 2.23 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $4,800 | 10.35 | 2.16 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $7,900 | 16.73 | 2.12 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $5,500 | 11.43 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $4,100 | 9.50 | 2.32 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.78 | 1.66 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 7.68 | 2.08 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,600 | 7.54 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $4,100 | 9.50 | 2.32 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,600 | 5.85 | 2.25 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $3,000 | 6.72 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.88 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.11 | 1.72 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 7.72 | 2.14 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,600 | 10.05 | 2.18 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,700 | 9.87 | 1.73 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,600 | 10.05 | 2.18 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.56 | 2.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,700 | 9.87 | 1.73 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.31 | 2.08 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,200 | 6.63 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.26 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.61 | 2.14 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.61 | 2.14 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,000 | 6.32 | 2.11 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,700 | 7.77 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.86 | 1.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.61 | 1.77 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Alex Verdugo | STL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,200 | 6.98 | 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.