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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Tyler Anderson |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | Steve Pearce |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Manny Machado |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Steve Pearce |
| OF Two | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 105.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $9,600 | 25.00 | 2.60 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $8,600 | 24.09 | 2.80 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,000 | 22.88 | 2.29 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $8,000 | 20.63 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $8,600 | 24.09 | 2.80 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $4,800 | 13.21 | 2.75 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $9,600 | 25.00 | 2.60 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $8,000 | 20.63 | 2.58 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,600 | 6.97 | 1.94 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 6.40 | 1.88 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 6.38 | 1.48 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 6.35 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,500 | 5.27 | 2.11 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $2,900 | 5.85 | 2.02 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,600 | 6.97 | 1.94 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.16 | 1.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,900 | 8.30 | 1.69 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 7.66 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,300 | 6.35 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 7.46 | 1.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.18 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 7.83 | 1.82 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 7.28 | 1.65 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.18 | 2.10 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 5.89 | 1.84 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 7.83 | 1.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 8.46 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 8.43 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 7.80 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 7.14 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 6.70 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 8.77 | 1.75 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 7.80 | 1.73 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 7.46 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,600 | 7.06 | 1.96 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 5.89 | 1.84 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 7.46 | 1.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 10.69 | 1.75 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 9.56 | 1.80 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.18 | 2.10 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 7.14 | 2.04 |
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,400 | 6.71 | 1.97 |
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.