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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $46,700 |
| Expected Points | 109.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $8,600 | 21.32 | 2.48 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $14,800 | 17.70 | 1.20 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,700 | 15.92 | 2.07 |
| Sam Gaviglio | NYY | $7,000 | 10.79 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $8,600 | 21.32 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,700 | 15.92 | 2.07 |
| Sam Gaviglio | NYY | $7,000 | 10.79 | 1.54 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $14,800 | 17.70 | 1.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,700 | 7.31 | 1.98 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 6.62 | 1.84 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,400 | 6.40 | 1.88 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $0 | 6.12 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,700 | 7.31 | 1.98 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,400 | 6.40 | 1.88 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 6.62 | 1.84 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $0 | 6.12 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $0 | 8.58 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,500 | 8.10 | 1.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,400 | 7.68 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 7.50 | 1.92 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.20 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 8.78 | 1.72 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $0 | 8.27 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 6.27 | 2.02 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 7.92 | 1.89 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $3,400 | 6.44 | 1.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $0 | 9.07 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 8.22 | 1.91 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $0 | 7.96 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 8.22 | 1.91 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 7.92 | 1.89 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 7.59 | 1.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $0 | 9.07 | 0.00 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.94 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,600 | 8.94 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,600 | 8.94 | 2.48 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 6.61 | 2.20 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $3,300 | 6.84 | 2.07 |
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.