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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 | Robbie Erlin |
| P Two | José Berríos |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Jim Adduci |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Salary | $43,800 |
| Expected Points | 98.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 21.16 | 2.07 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $10,800 | 20.40 | 1.89 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,000 | 18.87 | 2.36 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,000 | 16.69 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Erlin | SD | $4,800 | 12.06 | 2.51 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,000 | 18.87 | 2.36 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $6,900 | 16.06 | 2.33 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,200 | 15.24 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $4,000 | 7.47 | 1.87 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.24 | 1.86 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,900 | 7.12 | 1.82 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 7.05 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.14 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,200 | 6.83 | 2.13 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 6.94 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,100 | 9.28 | 2.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,100 | 9.28 | 2.26 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,300 | 8.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $3,500 | 7.41 | 2.12 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 10.56 | 1.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,700 | 9.63 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,800 | 9.29 | 1.60 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 8.78 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.65 | 2.06 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 5.72 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,700 | 10.80 | 1.89 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,800 | 9.29 | 1.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $3,500 | 7.41 | 2.12 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.09 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.41 | 1.76 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 9.60 | 1.68 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 6.72 | 2.17 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
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.