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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 | German Márquez |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Brian Anderson |
| OF One | Leonys Martin |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $47,100 |
| Expected Points | 115.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 30.11 | 2.60 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,700 | 29.35 | 3.03 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $9,500 | 21.30 | 2.24 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,700 | 21.28 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $9,700 | 29.35 | 3.03 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 30.11 | 2.60 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 21.14 | 2.27 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $9,500 | 21.30 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.51 | 1.98 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.31 | 1.78 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,100 | 6.95 | 1.70 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,500 | 6.55 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,500 | 5.75 | 2.30 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,900 | 6.02 | 2.08 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.51 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 9.26 | 1.75 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 8.76 | 2.04 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $4,000 | 8.05 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.83 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,500 | 8.04 | 2.30 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 8.61 | 1.79 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $6,400 | 8.49 | 1.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,400 | 7.18 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $8,400 | 9.06 | 1.08 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $0 | 8.98 | 0.00 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 8.82 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stamets | LAA | $2,500 | 5.21 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 8.82 | 2.05 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 8.58 | 1.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.98 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $0 | 9.32 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 9.18 | 2.24 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.81 | 2.04 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $0 | 10.24 | 0.00 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 9.23 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,700 | 8.69 | 2.35 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.30 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $3,400 | 7.58 | 2.23 |
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.