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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | José Osuna |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | José Osuna |
| OF Three | Marcell Ozuna |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,300 | 25.82 | 2.10 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,000 | 20.52 | 1.87 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,000 | 18.77 | 1.88 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,400 | 18.73 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor May | OAK | $4,000 | 8.64 | 2.16 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,400 | 15.92 | 2.15 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,300 | 25.82 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,900 | 8.76 | 2.24 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 8.01 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,900 | 7.97 | 2.04 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,900 | 8.76 | 2.24 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,100 | 6.68 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.92 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,400 | 9.33 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.11 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.79 | 2.29 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.38 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.71 | 1.90 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.92 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,400 | 9.33 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,400 | 9.33 | 2.12 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,500 | 7.32 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.55 | 1.95 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.21 | 1.82 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.12 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
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.