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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 | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Kyle Freeland |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Matt Holliday |
| OF Two | Kris Bryant |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 98.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 17.72 | 1.67 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $7,500 | 14.98 | 2.00 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,100 | 14.44 | 1.78 |
| Liam Hendriks | SEA | $5,000 | 2.78 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $7,500 | 14.98 | 2.00 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,100 | 14.44 | 1.78 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 17.72 | 1.67 |
| Liam Hendriks | SEA | $5,000 | 2.78 | 0.56 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 7.25 | 1.73 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 6.51 | 1.91 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 6.10 | 1.69 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,100 | 5.73 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 6.51 | 1.91 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,100 | 5.73 | 1.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 7.25 | 1.73 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 6.10 | 1.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 7.99 | 1.90 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,000 | 7.74 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 7.16 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,000 | 7.74 | 1.93 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 7.99 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 7.16 | 1.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 7.79 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 7.79 | 2.00 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 6.61 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 6.61 | 1.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 8.35 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,400 | 6.55 | 1.93 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 7.79 | 2.00 |
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.