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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 Gonzales |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Grayson Greiner |
| 1B | Daniel Murphy |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Marwin González |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.15 |
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 | 25.22 | 1.87 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $11,200 | 18.21 | 1.63 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $9,400 | 17.28 | 1.84 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 16.53 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $5,400 | 12.47 | 2.31 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $5,700 | 12.33 | 2.16 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 16.53 | 2.02 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 7.80 | 1.90 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.77 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 7.47 | 1.52 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.38 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.38 | 2.17 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 5.69 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 8.56 | 1.82 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 8.55 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 7.89 | 2.13 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,700 | 7.81 | 2.11 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 8.55 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.57 | 2.17 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.47 | 2.31 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.57 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,300 | 8.75 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,100 | 6.31 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,900 | 6.23 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.12 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.88 | 1.95 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $3,200 | 7.12 | 2.22 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
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.