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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 | Jack Flaherty |
| P Two | Lance Lynn |
| C | Blake Swihart |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Sócrates Brito |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $10,200 | 20.09 | 1.97 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,700 | 17.82 | 1.84 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,100 | 14.96 | 1.64 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $9,500 | 14.93 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,000 | 14.08 | 2.01 |
| Reynaldo López | MIN | $6,300 | 12.45 | 1.98 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $10,200 | 20.09 | 1.97 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $7,400 | 13.96 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.95 | 1.77 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $4,100 | 7.53 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,600 | 7.26 | 2.02 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 6.93 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,400 | 6.91 | 2.03 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,300 | 6.70 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,600 | 7.26 | 2.02 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,500 | 6.89 | 1.97 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 9.05 | 1.62 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 8.68 | 1.85 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $4,100 | 8.62 | 2.10 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,600 | 7.51 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.62 | 1.87 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,300 | 8.29 | 1.93 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,500 | 7.42 | 2.12 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,800 | 7.88 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.31 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,900 | 7.78 | 2.00 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.31 | 1.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.23 | 1.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.28 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 8.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 7.98 | 2.00 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.59 | 2.00 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,500 | 6.71 | 1.92 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.44 | 1.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.37 | 1.85 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,200 | 9.08 | 2.16 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
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.