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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 | Lucas Giolito |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 113.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,400 | 25.18 | 2.03 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 22.93 | 2.07 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,300 | 18.82 | 2.02 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,300 | 17.15 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $4,700 | 13.67 | 2.91 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,300 | 15.20 | 2.08 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,300 | 17.15 | 2.07 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 22.93 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,100 | 7.96 | 1.94 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,300 | 7.20 | 1.67 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 8.61 | 1.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,400 | 8.28 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.28 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 7.49 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.71 | 1.94 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.54 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,800 | 10.40 | 1.79 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 9.72 | 1.71 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.71 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.30 | 2.30 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 7.47 | 2.13 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.68 | 2.14 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,800 | 10.40 | 1.79 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,200 | 7.12 | 2.22 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.13 | 2.06 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 10.82 | 2.52 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.33 | 1.78 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 10.82 | 2.52 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.30 | 2.30 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.30 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $3,200 | 7.29 | 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.