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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $14,000 | 15.61 | 1.12 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $13,300 | 14.77 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $14,000 | 15.61 | 1.12 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $13,300 | 14.77 | 1.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,100 | 7.00 | 1.15 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,200 | 5.84 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,200 | 5.84 | 1.39 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,100 | 7.00 | 1.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,000 | 8.75 | 1.46 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $7,500 | 8.49 | 1.13 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $5,700 | 7.19 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,000 | 8.75 | 1.46 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $5,700 | 7.19 | 1.26 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $7,500 | 8.49 | 1.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $5,700 | 7.19 | 1.26 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,800 | 6.38 | 1.10 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 6.08 | 1.41 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $5,600 | 6.02 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 6.08 | 1.41 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $5,700 | 7.19 | 1.26 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,800 | 6.38 | 1.10 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $5,600 | 6.02 | 1.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,200 | 8.93 | 1.24 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $9,200 | 7.69 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,200 | 8.93 | 1.24 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $9,200 | 7.69 | 0.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 6.08 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 6.08 | 1.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $11,000 | 11.22 | 1.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $10,400 | 10.05 | 0.97 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $7,800 | 9.20 | 1.18 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $9,000 | 8.79 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,000 | 8.75 | 1.46 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $7,800 | 9.20 | 1.18 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $11,000 | 11.22 | 1.02 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $6,300 | 6.31 | 1.00 |
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.