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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 | Walker Buehler |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Marwin González |
| 3B | Kristopher Negrón |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Kristopher Negrón |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,800 | 28.68 | 2.24 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $11,700 | 21.77 | 1.86 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,100 | 20.84 | 1.88 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 18.22 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,800 | 28.68 | 2.24 |
| Robbie Erlin | SD | $5,400 | 11.76 | 2.18 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $6,900 | 14.02 | 2.03 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $6,800 | 13.03 | 1.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.58 | 1.72 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $8,300 | 7.47 | 0.90 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,800 | 7.43 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,800 | 5.99 | 2.14 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,100 | 6.30 | 2.03 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 6.37 | 1.99 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,700 | 8.47 | 1.80 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,600 | 8.36 | 1.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 8.36 | 1.74 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 8.29 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,800 | 7.92 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $10,200 | 9.00 | 0.88 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $5,100 | 8.81 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.10 | 2.18 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 6.74 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.37 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 6.63 | 2.14 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,900 | 5.95 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.37 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,100 | 9.60 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.48 | 1.82 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $9,800 | 9.26 | 0.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 8.77 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 6.74 | 2.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.56 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.27 | 1.94 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 9.96 | 1.84 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 9.48 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,500 | 8.17 | 2.33 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,200 | 7.47 | 2.33 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
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.