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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Manny Machado |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Nick Markakis |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 102.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,500 | 19.58 | 2.30 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,000 | 16.74 | 2.09 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,500 | 15.15 | 1.78 |
| Blake Treinen | SEA | $4,000 | 4.99 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,500 | 19.58 | 2.30 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,000 | 16.74 | 2.09 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,500 | 15.15 | 1.78 |
| Blake Treinen | SEA | $4,000 | 4.99 | 1.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 7.51 | 1.88 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.10 | 1.65 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,000 | 4.42 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 7.51 | 1.88 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.10 | 1.65 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,000 | 4.42 | 1.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.26 | 2.10 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,900 | 7.95 | 1.62 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 7.93 | 1.72 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.26 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 7.93 | 1.72 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,900 | 7.95 | 1.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,300 | 7.63 | 1.77 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 7.19 | 1.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,100 | 7.18 | 1.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 6.03 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 7.19 | 1.94 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,300 | 7.63 | 1.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,100 | 7.18 | 1.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 6.03 | 1.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.28 | 1.73 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,200 | 7.85 | 1.51 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,700 | 6.83 | 1.85 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 6.12 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,700 | 6.83 | 1.85 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.28 | 1.73 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 6.12 | 1.57 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,200 | 7.85 | 1.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.51 | 2.07 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 8.14 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.51 | 2.07 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,700 | 6.83 | 1.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 9.49 | 1.76 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,100 | 8.65 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,500 | 7.51 | 2.15 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 7.19 | 1.94 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $3,800 | 7.35 | 1.93 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $4,200 | 7.83 | 1.86 |
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.