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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 | Walker Buehler |
| P Two | German Márquez |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | David Freese |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Chris Taylor |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Holliday |
| OF Two | Nick Markakis |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,500 | 21.27 | 2.24 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,000 | 19.21 | 2.13 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,100 | 13.39 | 1.65 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,500 | 21.27 | 2.24 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,000 | 19.21 | 2.13 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,100 | 13.39 | 1.65 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,200 | 6.66 | 2.08 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 6.33 | 1.47 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,800 | 5.75 | 2.05 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $3,000 | 4.93 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,200 | 6.66 | 2.08 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,800 | 5.75 | 2.05 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $3,000 | 4.93 | 1.64 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 6.33 | 1.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.05 | 1.68 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 7.79 | 1.81 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,600 | 7.70 | 1.67 |
| David Freese | LAD | $4,000 | 7.34 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $4,000 | 7.34 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 7.79 | 1.81 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.05 | 1.68 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,600 | 7.70 | 1.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 9.47 | 2.15 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,000 | 6.01 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 9.47 | 2.15 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,000 | 6.01 | 1.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 10.23 | 1.79 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 8.10 | 1.62 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 7.78 | 1.94 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,400 | 6.25 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 7.78 | 1.94 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,400 | 6.25 | 1.84 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 10.23 | 1.79 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 8.10 | 1.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 8.18 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| David Freese | LAD | $4,000 | 7.34 | 1.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,200 | 10.76 | 1.73 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,100 | 8.95 | 1.75 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 8.88 | 1.64 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,300 | 8.02 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,700 | 7.86 | 2.12 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,300 | 6.58 | 1.99 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $3,800 | 7.41 | 1.95 |
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.