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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 |
Trevor Cahill |
P Two |
Aaron Nola |
C |
Elias Díaz |
1B |
Luke Voit |
2B |
Whit Merrifield |
SS |
Trea Turner |
3B |
Matt Chapman |
OF One |
Steven Souza Jr. |
OF Two |
Grégor Blanco |
OF Three |
Adam Duvall |
Salary |
$47,900 |
Expected Points |
108.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Aaron Nola |
HOU |
$10,900 |
21.92 |
2.01 |
J.A. Happ |
KC |
$10,200 |
19.98 |
1.96 |
Charlie Morton |
PIT |
$10,000 |
19.41 |
1.94 |
Hyun-Jin Ryu |
STL |
$9,700 |
18.28 |
1.88 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trevor Cahill |
NYY |
$6,200 |
17.32 |
2.79 |
Daniel Norris |
CHW |
$5,500 |
11.98 |
2.18 |
Brad Keller |
NYY |
$7,400 |
15.21 |
2.06 |
Aaron Nola |
HOU |
$10,900 |
21.92 |
2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Elias Díaz |
LAD |
$3,900 |
7.87 |
2.02 |
Robinson Chirinos |
TOR |
$3,900 |
7.46 |
1.91 |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,300 |
7.27 |
1.69 |
Chris Iannetta |
TB |
$3,400 |
7.26 |
2.14 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Welington Castillo |
MIN |
$2,900 |
6.35 |
2.19 |
Chris Iannetta |
TB |
$3,400 |
7.26 |
2.14 |
Elias Díaz |
LAD |
$3,900 |
7.87 |
2.02 |
Austin Barnes |
STL |
$3,100 |
6.23 |
2.01 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mitch Moreland |
BOS |
$5,900 |
8.49 |
1.44 |
Luke Voit |
WSH |
$4,200 |
8.46 |
2.01 |
Matt Olson |
SEA |
$4,200 |
8.17 |
1.94 |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$4,500 |
8.10 |
1.80 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jefry Marte |
MIL |
$2,800 |
6.22 |
2.22 |
Ryon Healy |
TEX |
$3,700 |
7.87 |
2.13 |
José Osuna |
LAD |
$3,100 |
6.32 |
2.04 |
Eric Hosmer |
NYY |
$3,300 |
6.73 |
2.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,800 |
10.04 |
2.09 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$5,600 |
9.62 |
1.72 |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$4,100 |
8.53 |
2.08 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$5,200 |
8.52 |
1.64 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Breyvic Valera |
WSH |
$3,100 |
6.88 |
2.22 |
Yoán Moncada |
MIN |
$3,800 |
8.07 |
2.12 |
Joe Panik |
SF |
$3,300 |
6.98 |
2.11 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,800 |
10.04 |
2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$10,100 |
10.02 |
0.99 |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$4,400 |
9.79 |
2.23 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$4,300 |
9.67 |
2.25 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$5,600 |
9.62 |
1.72 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Aledmys Díaz |
KC |
$2,900 |
7.10 |
2.45 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,500 |
8.39 |
2.40 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$4,300 |
9.67 |
2.25 |
Tim Beckham |
BAL |
$3,000 |
6.76 |
2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$5,000 |
9.41 |
1.88 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$4,300 |
9.12 |
2.12 |
Justin Turner |
STL |
$4,700 |
8.83 |
1.88 |
Miguel Andújar |
DET |
$4,600 |
8.58 |
1.87 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Aledmys Díaz |
KC |
$2,900 |
7.10 |
2.45 |
Tim Beckham |
BAL |
$3,000 |
6.76 |
2.25 |
Jefry Marte |
MIL |
$2,800 |
6.22 |
2.22 |
Todd Frazier |
DET |
$3,700 |
8.08 |
2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$11,900 |
10.13 |
0.85 |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$4,600 |
10.07 |
2.19 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,800 |
10.04 |
2.09 |
Nelson Cruz |
TEX |
$4,600 |
10.01 |
2.18 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Adam Duvall |
PHI |
$2,800 |
6.90 |
2.46 |
Kole Calhoun |
MIL |
$3,100 |
7.22 |
2.33 |
Guillermo Heredia |
TEX |
$3,000 |
6.59 |
2.20 |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$4,600 |
10.07 |
2.19 |
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.