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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 |
Luis Castillo |
P Two |
Justin Verlander |
C |
Victor Caratini |
1B |
Anthony Rizzo |
2B |
Adam Rosales |
SS |
JT Riddle |
3B |
Adam Rosales |
OF One |
Tommy Pham |
OF Two |
Billy McKinney |
OF Three |
Giancarlo Stanton |
Salary |
$49,700 |
Expected Points |
139.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$12,300 |
25.91 |
2.11 |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$11,800 |
22.37 |
1.90 |
Chris Sale |
BOS |
$11,000 |
19.50 |
1.77 |
Luis Castillo |
PHI |
$8,600 |
18.12 |
2.11 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nick Pivetta |
HOU |
$7,400 |
16.34 |
2.21 |
Lance Lynn |
WSH |
$7,000 |
15.43 |
2.20 |
Marco Gonzales |
TEX |
$7,600 |
16.49 |
2.17 |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$12,300 |
25.91 |
2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,500 |
8.03 |
1.78 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$6,100 |
7.72 |
1.26 |
Victor Caratini |
ATL |
$3,500 |
7.14 |
2.04 |
Reese McGuire |
KC |
$3,400 |
6.40 |
1.88 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cam Gallagher |
NYY |
$2,800 |
6.35 |
2.27 |
Christian Vázquez |
BOS |
$2,700 |
6.04 |
2.24 |
Victor Caratini |
ATL |
$3,500 |
7.14 |
2.04 |
Bryan Holaday |
ARZ |
$2,700 |
5.51 |
2.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,100 |
9.24 |
2.25 |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$4,300 |
8.86 |
2.06 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
8.54 |
2.37 |
Ryan Zimmerman |
CHC |
$4,600 |
8.52 |
1.85 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
8.54 |
2.37 |
Ryon Healy |
TEX |
$3,300 |
7.62 |
2.31 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,100 |
9.24 |
2.25 |
Kendrys Morales |
KC |
$3,900 |
8.43 |
2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$4,500 |
9.04 |
2.01 |
Yoán Moncada |
MIN |
$4,100 |
8.90 |
2.17 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,000 |
8.79 |
2.20 |
Asdrúbal Cabrera |
CIN |
$4,200 |
8.62 |
2.05 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Logan Forsythe |
STL |
$2,700 |
6.86 |
2.54 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
8.54 |
2.37 |
Starlin Castro |
ARZ |
$3,500 |
8.11 |
2.32 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,000 |
8.79 |
2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,900 |
8.70 |
1.77 |
José Peraza |
PHI |
$4,500 |
8.62 |
1.91 |
Asdrúbal Cabrera |
CIN |
$4,200 |
8.62 |
2.05 |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$4,300 |
8.58 |
1.99 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
JT Riddle |
ARZ |
$3,700 |
8.30 |
2.24 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$3,400 |
7.60 |
2.24 |
Jorge Polanco |
OAK |
$3,800 |
8.02 |
2.11 |
Amed Rosario |
CIN |
$3,800 |
7.82 |
2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,800 |
9.07 |
1.89 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,900 |
8.70 |
1.77 |
Eugenio Suárez |
PHI |
$4,600 |
8.52 |
1.85 |
Miguel Andújar |
DET |
$4,300 |
8.41 |
1.96 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$3,900 |
8.27 |
2.12 |
Yangervis Solarte |
SD |
$3,500 |
7.13 |
2.04 |
José Rondón |
SD |
$3,900 |
7.91 |
2.03 |
Jeimer Candelario |
CHW |
$4,100 |
8.14 |
1.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$4,600 |
39.04 |
8.49 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
DET |
$4,900 |
10.78 |
2.20 |
Christian Yelich |
ARZ |
$5,700 |
10.15 |
1.78 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$5,100 |
9.45 |
1.85 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$4,600 |
39.04 |
8.49 |
Billy McKinney |
DET |
$3,600 |
9.29 |
2.58 |
Kole Calhoun |
MIL |
$3,300 |
7.78 |
2.36 |
Alex Gordon |
NYY |
$3,700 |
8.43 |
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.