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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 | Blake Snell |
| P Two | Kyle Freeland |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 122.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $8,200 | 23.32 | 2.84 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,100 | 22.00 | 1.98 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 19.90 | 2.16 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $9,100 | 18.28 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $8,200 | 23.32 | 2.84 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $7,800 | 17.71 | 2.27 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 19.90 | 2.16 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 14.98 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.69 | 1.79 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.35 | 1.89 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 7.26 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,400 | 5.91 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,000 | 6.56 | 2.19 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,800 | 9.07 | 1.89 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 8.78 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 5.41 | 2.46 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.32 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 6.99 | 2.18 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,600 | 7.65 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 8.74 | 1.82 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 8.68 | 1.85 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,600 | 8.53 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,400 | 7.28 | 2.14 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 7.63 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.02 | 1.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.01 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,400 | 7.41 | 2.18 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 8.19 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.05 | 2.20 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 8.58 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.98 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.82 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,900 | 9.31 | 2.39 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.15 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $3,400 | 7.21 | 2.12 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $4,000 | 8.44 | 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.