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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Blake Swihart |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | José Peraza |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Matt Holliday |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.82 |
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 | 22.03 | 2.14 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,900 | 21.34 | 1.79 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,200 | 19.10 | 2.08 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,400 | 17.62 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $5,200 | 11.59 | 2.23 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,300 | 22.03 | 2.14 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,300 | 11.10 | 2.09 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,200 | 19.10 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 7.96 | 1.73 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.63 | 2.06 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,700 | 7.38 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 5.56 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 9.05 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,300 | 7.30 | 2.21 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.44 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,700 | 8.31 | 2.24 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 11.65 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.37 | 1.88 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,700 | 7.68 | 2.08 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 11.65 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.03 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.17 | 2.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 8.93 | 1.65 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 8.65 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,800 | 8.21 | 2.16 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.17 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.03 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.03 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,900 | 8.98 | 2.30 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
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.