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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 | Jimmy Yacabonis |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Leury García |
| OF Two | Avisaíl García |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 105.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,400 | 22.27 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,900 | 21.34 | 1.79 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,500 | 20.72 | 2.18 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,700 | 17.82 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Yacabonis | BAL | $4,400 | 10.28 | 2.34 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,500 | 20.72 | 2.18 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,400 | 22.27 | 2.14 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,400 | 16.93 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,900 | 8.48 | 2.17 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,500 | 7.58 | 2.16 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.35 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,800 | 7.24 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.35 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.14 | 1.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 8.83 | 1.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,600 | 8.49 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 8.00 | 2.05 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,200 | 6.49 | 2.03 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,900 | 7.87 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 8.69 | 1.85 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 6.45 | 2.22 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.20 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 8.10 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,700 | 10.14 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.36 | 1.73 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.64 | 2.09 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 10.68 | 2.18 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 9.49 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,000 | 9.38 | 1.56 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.36 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.18 | 2.27 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,200 | 11.43 | 1.84 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 10.60 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.15 | 1.75 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 10.05 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
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.