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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 | Jason Vargas |
| P Two | Jon Lester |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | José Osuna |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Osuna |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $47,100 |
| Expected Points | 96.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,800 | 17.13 | 1.75 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $8,800 | 16.96 | 1.93 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,600 | 15.64 | 2.06 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,500 | 15.49 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,400 | 12.83 | 2.38 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,600 | 15.64 | 2.06 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $8,800 | 16.96 | 1.93 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,000 | 11.31 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,700 | 7.62 | 2.06 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 7.55 | 1.84 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 5.86 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,700 | 7.62 | 2.06 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $3,100 | 6.35 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,500 | 8.30 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 8.16 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 6.88 | 2.22 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,700 | 7.41 | 2.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 8.78 | 1.69 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,700 | 8.78 | 1.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 8.24 | 2.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,500 | 6.91 | 1.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 8.78 | 1.69 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.21 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.21 | 1.95 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,700 | 7.23 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 8.43 | 1.87 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 8.41 | 1.96 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 8.38 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 6.88 | 2.22 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 8.38 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,600 | 5.46 | 2.10 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $5,600 | 11.12 | 1.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.53 | 1.95 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,900 | 6.43 | 2.22 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Nomar Mazara | TOR | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
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.