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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 | Walker Buehler |
| C | Erik Kratz |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 103.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,200 | 21.11 | 2.07 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,400 | 19.14 | 2.04 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,100 | 16.80 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,100 | 16.80 | 2.37 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,200 | 21.11 | 2.07 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,400 | 19.14 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.82 | 2.00 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,500 | 5.22 | 2.09 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 5.05 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Kratz | DET | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,500 | 5.22 | 2.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.82 | 2.00 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 5.05 | 1.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,000 | 8.33 | 1.67 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.32 | 1.70 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 7.51 | 1.92 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 6.23 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 7.51 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.32 | 1.70 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 6.23 | 1.68 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,000 | 8.33 | 1.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 8.60 | 1.69 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,200 | 8.23 | 1.96 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,200 | 8.23 | 1.96 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 8.60 | 1.69 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 7.91 | 1.72 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,400 | 5.27 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 7.91 | 1.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 8.48 | 1.80 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 7.93 | 1.84 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 7.35 | 1.63 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 6.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 7.93 | 1.84 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 8.48 | 1.80 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 6.56 | 1.68 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 7.35 | 1.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 9.73 | 1.77 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,400 | 7.02 | 2.06 |
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.