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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 | German Márquez |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Omar Narváez |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Brandon Drury |
| OF One | Michael Brantley |
| OF Two | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,200 | 22.38 | 2.00 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,200 | 21.97 | 2.39 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,000 | 19.31 | 2.15 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $9,500 | 18.97 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $9,200 | 21.97 | 2.39 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $6,000 | 13.62 | 2.27 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,000 | 19.31 | 2.15 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,700 | 18.20 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.02 | 1.80 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 6.89 | 2.03 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 6.89 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,800 | 8.41 | 1.75 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.12 | 1.81 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 8.12 | 1.76 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.03 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,400 | 7.62 | 2.24 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.03 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 8.47 | 1.92 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,400 | 7.67 | 2.26 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,400 | 7.67 | 2.26 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,800 | 6.00 | 2.14 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 8.75 | 1.79 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 7.70 | 1.79 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 7.48 | 2.14 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,900 | 5.95 | 2.05 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 9.23 | 2.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,500 | 7.30 | 2.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.04 | 2.07 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,500 | 7.21 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.29 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 11.06 | 2.01 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,300 | 9.87 | 1.86 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 7.51 | 2.21 |
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.