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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 | Jon Gray |
| P Two | Walker Buehler |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Brian Anderson |
| OF One | Leonys Martin |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 103.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,700 | 21.43 | 2.21 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,300 | 16.92 | 1.82 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,900 | 15.38 | 1.73 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $9,000 | 15.30 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,700 | 21.43 | 2.21 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $7,300 | 13.82 | 1.89 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,500 | 14.04 | 1.87 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,300 | 16.92 | 1.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 7.18 | 2.05 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,400 | 7.05 | 2.07 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $3,500 | 6.49 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 5.88 | 2.10 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,400 | 7.05 | 2.07 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 7.18 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,600 | 8.89 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 8.74 | 1.99 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,700 | 8.65 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 8.65 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 7.62 | 2.24 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 8.76 | 1.86 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.47 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,100 | 6.92 | 2.23 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,700 | 7.70 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.01 | 1.77 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 7.72 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 6.41 | 2.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,800 | 5.49 | 1.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,000 | 10.40 | 2.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.55 | 2.17 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 8.46 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,000 | 6.73 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.35 | 1.92 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonys Martin | CHW | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 8.61 | 2.27 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
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.