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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Nick Markakis |
| OF Two | Tony Kemp |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 97.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 18.47 | 1.96 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,100 | 17.49 | 2.16 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,000 | 17.45 | 1.94 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,000 | 16.42 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $5,700 | 14.40 | 2.53 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,100 | 17.49 | 2.16 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 18.47 | 1.96 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,000 | 17.45 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.62 | 1.73 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 7.17 | 1.99 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.08 | 1.65 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $4,200 | 6.95 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,300 | 6.63 | 2.01 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,700 | 5.41 | 2.00 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 7.17 | 1.99 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.62 | 1.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 7.85 | 1.78 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 7.45 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 7.85 | 1.78 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $4,200 | 7.02 | 1.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 8.42 | 1.96 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,900 | 7.45 | 1.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 6.86 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 8.42 | 1.96 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,900 | 7.45 | 1.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 6.86 | 1.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 8.10 | 1.59 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 7.87 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 7.69 | 2.02 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,700 | 7.17 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 7.74 | 1.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 8.27 | 1.84 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 7.98 | 1.73 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,400 | 7.86 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,700 | 7.02 | 1.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 8.27 | 1.84 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 7.23 | 1.81 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,400 | 7.86 | 1.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 9.83 | 1.72 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 9.27 | 1.60 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,900 | 8.83 | 1.80 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $3,100 | 6.55 | 2.11 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,100 | 8.24 | 2.01 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
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.