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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Walker Buehler |
| C | Jorge Alfaro |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Brandon Drury |
| OF One | Max Kepler |
| OF Two | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 22.85 | 2.22 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,100 | 22.46 | 2.22 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,100 | 20.73 | 2.05 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,400 | 19.71 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,100 | 22.46 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 22.85 | 2.22 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,300 | 17.69 | 2.13 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $5,300 | 11.21 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $8,600 | 7.49 | 0.87 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $4,000 | 7.32 | 1.83 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.18 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $3,100 | 6.11 | 1.97 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 6.77 | 1.93 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 8.70 | 1.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $9,200 | 8.63 | 0.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $9,600 | 8.60 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 6.97 | 2.18 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,400 | 7.42 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,500 | 7.51 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 7.87 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 8.83 | 2.05 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,100 | 8.58 | 2.09 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,100 | 8.33 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 8.31 | 2.25 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.11 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,100 | 8.58 | 2.09 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,100 | 6.42 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.27 | 1.82 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 8.27 | 1.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 7.89 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.80 | 2.11 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,700 | 7.49 | 2.02 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.05 | 1.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 8.82 | 1.73 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 8.71 | 1.89 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $9,000 | 8.30 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,700 | 7.53 | 2.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,100 | 8.09 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 11.17 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.90 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $10,200 | 9.43 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 7.11 | 2.15 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 11.17 | 2.15 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $3,000 | 6.40 | 2.13 |
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.