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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | CC Sabathia |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Greg Garcia |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Billy McKinney |
| OF Three | Matt Adams |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 114.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,500 | 27.62 | 2.05 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 19.60 | 2.13 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,800 | 19.36 | 1.64 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $14,000 | 19.26 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,300 | 18.44 | 2.22 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 19.60 | 2.13 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,400 | 17.91 | 2.13 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,500 | 27.62 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,700 | 7.31 | 1.98 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 5.23 | 2.01 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,900 | 5.84 | 2.01 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 9.76 | 2.12 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,100 | 9.75 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,100 | 9.75 | 2.38 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,800 | 8.74 | 2.30 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 9.76 | 2.12 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.32 | 1.98 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.22 | 1.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $6,100 | 9.95 | 1.63 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,800 | 9.72 | 1.68 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.31 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.44 | 2.01 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.84 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Bautista | KC | $2,900 | 6.61 | 2.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.29 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $11,400 | 11.04 | 0.97 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,100 | 9.75 | 2.38 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 8.66 | 2.55 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,100 | 9.75 | 2.38 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,800 | 8.74 | 2.30 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,900 | 6.61 | 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.