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Optimal Lineup
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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 |
Mike Zunino |
1B |
Anthony Rizzo |
2B |
Daniel Murphy |
SS |
Trea Turner |
3B |
Nolan Arenado |
OF One |
Grégor Blanco |
OF Two |
Billy McKinney |
OF Three |
Tommy Pham |
Salary |
$49,300 |
Expected Points |
109.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$12,100 |
25.97 |
2.15 |
Rich Hill |
STL |
$9,500 |
19.58 |
2.06 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,000 |
18.26 |
2.03 |
Mike Fiers |
CHW |
$8,400 |
18.25 |
2.17 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lucas Giolito |
MIN |
$4,700 |
11.05 |
2.35 |
Zach Davies |
CLE |
$5,600 |
12.24 |
2.18 |
Mike Fiers |
CHW |
$8,400 |
18.25 |
2.17 |
Mike Minor |
TOR |
$8,000 |
17.20 |
2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$4,200 |
7.98 |
1.90 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$4,200 |
7.57 |
1.80 |
J.T. Realmuto |
ARZ |
$4,600 |
7.45 |
1.62 |
Willson Contreras |
ATL |
$3,800 |
7.00 |
1.84 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kevan Smith |
MIN |
$2,900 |
6.47 |
2.23 |
Mike Zunino |
TEX |
$3,300 |
6.95 |
2.11 |
James McCann |
CHW |
$2,600 |
5.44 |
2.09 |
Tucker Barnhart |
PHI |
$3,000 |
6.17 |
2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$5,000 |
8.92 |
1.78 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,300 |
8.84 |
2.05 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$4,400 |
8.72 |
1.98 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$4,900 |
8.58 |
1.75 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$2,900 |
6.72 |
2.32 |
Rowdy Tellez |
KC |
$3,800 |
8.36 |
2.20 |
Victor Martinez |
CHW |
$3,000 |
6.34 |
2.11 |
Ryon Healy |
TEX |
$3,700 |
7.74 |
2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$4,000 |
10.17 |
2.54 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,700 |
9.18 |
1.95 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$5,300 |
8.99 |
1.70 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$4,200 |
8.51 |
2.03 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$4,000 |
10.17 |
2.54 |
Joe Panik |
SF |
$3,300 |
7.16 |
2.17 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$3,900 |
8.00 |
2.05 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$4,200 |
8.51 |
2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$4,800 |
9.73 |
2.03 |
Didi Gregorius |
DET |
$5,300 |
9.38 |
1.77 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$5,300 |
9.36 |
1.77 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$5,300 |
8.99 |
1.70 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,500 |
7.98 |
2.28 |
Amed Rosario |
CIN |
$3,900 |
8.79 |
2.25 |
Pete Kozma |
TOR |
$2,500 |
5.51 |
2.20 |
Miguel Rojas |
ARZ |
$3,200 |
6.85 |
2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,800 |
9.50 |
1.98 |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$4,900 |
9.47 |
1.93 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$4,500 |
9.23 |
2.05 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$4,900 |
8.58 |
1.75 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Pete Kozma |
TOR |
$2,500 |
5.51 |
2.20 |
Miguel Rojas |
ARZ |
$3,200 |
6.85 |
2.14 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$4,500 |
9.23 |
2.05 |
Todd Frazier |
DET |
$3,700 |
7.46 |
2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$4,900 |
11.45 |
2.34 |
Joc Pederson |
STL |
$5,200 |
10.04 |
1.93 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,400 |
9.96 |
1.84 |
Christian Yelich |
ARZ |
$5,800 |
9.83 |
1.69 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Billy McKinney |
DET |
$3,400 |
8.55 |
2.51 |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$4,900 |
11.45 |
2.34 |
Austin Jackson |
LAA |
$2,800 |
6.30 |
2.25 |
Kole Calhoun |
MIL |
$3,000 |
6.73 |
2.24 |
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.