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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Austin Wynns |
| 1B | Daniel Murphy |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Derek Dietrich |
| Salary | $44,900 |
| Expected Points | 98.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,700 | 25.50 | 1.86 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $11,600 | 19.09 | 1.65 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,100 | 18.42 | 1.82 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,700 | 18.16 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $4,800 | 12.22 | 2.54 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,400 | 14.73 | 2.30 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $7,900 | 16.41 | 2.08 |
| James Shields | MIN | $6,500 | 13.35 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.38 | 1.74 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 7.86 | 1.92 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.25 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 6.24 | 2.15 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,300 | 6.97 | 2.11 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,700 | 5.70 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.66 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.48 | 2.11 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,200 | 4.93 | 2.24 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.66 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 8.82 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,200 | 4.93 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.07 | 2.02 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,800 | 7.62 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 9.10 | 2.02 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 8.82 | 1.63 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 8.80 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,500 | 7.48 | 2.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 7.06 | 2.14 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,600 | 7.47 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.04 | 1.73 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.78 | 1.75 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,700 | 8.59 | 2.32 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
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.