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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 | Marco Estrada |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Salary | $44,100 |
| Expected Points | 99.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,800 | 22.93 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,600 | 22.65 | 1.95 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,800 | 20.47 | 2.09 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,200 | 17.80 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $4,100 | 10.55 | 2.57 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $6,300 | 15.50 | 2.46 |
| Joe Ross | CHC | $4,900 | 10.78 | 2.20 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,800 | 20.47 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.15 | 1.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $5,000 | 8.08 | 1.62 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,800 | 7.85 | 2.06 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 7.43 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,800 | 5.93 | 2.12 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,000 | 6.31 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,900 | 8.33 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,700 | 7.70 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.02 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $12,000 | 9.30 | 0.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.29 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,400 | 7.54 | 2.22 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $4,100 | 8.82 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.29 | 1.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,700 | 9.24 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $4,100 | 8.82 | 2.15 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,000 | 6.28 | 2.09 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.16 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.97 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,700 | 9.46 | 1.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Bautista | KC | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,700 | 8.15 | 2.20 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $5,100 | 10.03 | 1.97 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.02 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 9.85 | 1.76 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $3,000 | 8.70 | 2.90 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
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.