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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 | Daniel Mengden |
| C | Christian Vázquez |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | JT Riddle |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $41,900 |
| Expected Points | 95.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,900 | 26.01 | 2.39 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,700 | 22.67 | 2.12 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,100 | 22.52 | 2.23 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,400 | 20.60 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $4,100 | 10.56 | 2.58 |
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $4,900 | 12.44 | 2.54 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,900 | 26.01 | 2.39 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $6,100 | 14.25 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.58 | 1.80 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 7.54 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.21 | 2.06 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 7.14 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.01 | 2.19 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,200 | 6.82 | 2.13 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.21 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,500 | 8.44 | 1.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 8.38 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.35 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 8.63 | 2.05 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 8.60 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 8.60 | 2.26 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.26 | 1.97 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.18 | 1.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.95 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.36 | 2.45 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.15 | 2.20 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.86 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 8.71 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.35 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.15 | 2.20 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.98 | 2.30 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.81 | 2.04 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,000 | 10.57 | 2.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.52 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.98 | 2.30 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
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.