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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 | José Quintana |
| P Two | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Hunter Pence |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 105.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,200 | 23.25 | 1.76 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,500 | 19.31 | 2.03 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,000 | 18.34 | 2.29 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,200 | 17.50 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,500 | 17.47 | 2.33 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,000 | 18.34 | 2.29 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $7,700 | 16.59 | 2.15 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,500 | 13.90 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $5,300 | 8.16 | 1.54 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 7.80 | 2.05 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,200 | 7.67 | 1.83 |
| Reese McGuire | KC | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,200 | 7.06 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 8.73 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,200 | 8.43 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 6.75 | 2.18 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,300 | 7.09 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.52 | 2.32 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 8.83 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.52 | 2.32 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 6.61 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.83 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 8.76 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 8.74 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 8.21 | 2.10 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.05 | 2.06 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $3,400 | 6.95 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,300 | 9.55 | 1.80 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 8.83 | 1.96 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 8.73 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 6.61 | 2.28 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 6.75 | 2.18 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,300 | 7.09 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.00 | 1.93 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.54 | 1.95 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,000 | 10.48 | 1.75 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,500 | 7.59 | 2.17 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,300 | 7.17 | 2.17 |
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.