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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 | Alex Cobb |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Steve Pearce |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Alex Gordon |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Ender Inciarte |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 107.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,300 | 25.93 | 2.29 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,900 | 25.33 | 2.32 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,100 | 19.87 | 1.97 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 19.71 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,900 | 25.33 | 2.32 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,300 | 25.93 | 2.29 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,600 | 15.11 | 1.99 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,100 | 19.87 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 7.42 | 1.85 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,700 | 6.75 | 1.82 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,400 | 6.40 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,400 | 6.40 | 1.88 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 7.42 | 1.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,700 | 6.75 | 1.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 8.44 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 8.23 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $3,700 | 7.54 | 2.04 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,900 | 7.85 | 2.01 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,900 | 7.62 | 1.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.98 | 1.95 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 8.30 | 1.98 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 8.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,500 | 7.39 | 2.11 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,900 | 8.12 | 2.08 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 8.16 | 1.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 7.90 | 1.72 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 7.50 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 7.50 | 1.92 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,900 | 7.20 | 1.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,300 | 9.82 | 1.85 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,700 | 8.09 | 1.72 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 8.03 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 8.03 | 1.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,300 | 9.82 | 1.85 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 7.36 | 1.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.39 | 2.11 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.91 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,300 | 7.15 | 2.17 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $3,800 | 8.25 | 2.17 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.39 | 2.11 |
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.