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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 | Aaron Nola |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Roberto Pérez |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Brian Anderson |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Teoscar Hernández |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 22.39 | 2.33 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,400 | 21.40 | 2.06 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,000 | 18.63 | 1.86 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,800 | 17.04 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 22.39 | 2.33 |
| Heath Fillmyer | SEA | $5,000 | 11.23 | 2.25 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $7,100 | 15.73 | 2.22 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $8,000 | 16.81 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,200 | 7.17 | 2.24 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,500 | 6.67 | 1.91 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 6.66 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,200 | 7.17 | 2.24 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $10,400 | 9.03 | 0.87 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $9,400 | 8.94 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 8.74 | 2.24 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,300 | 6.93 | 2.10 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,600 | 7.50 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $9,800 | 8.86 | 0.90 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 8.48 | 1.97 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $6,600 | 7.81 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 6.58 | 2.06 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.73 | 2.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 7.12 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 8.99 | 1.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $9,200 | 8.89 | 0.97 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 8.62 | 2.05 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,900 | 8.21 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,900 | 8.21 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 8.62 | 2.05 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 5.77 | 1.92 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,200 | 8.07 | 1.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.25 | 2.37 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,800 | 8.66 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.25 | 2.37 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.52 | 2.06 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.88 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $10,800 | 10.59 | 0.98 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.22 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $3,900 | 8.61 | 2.21 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 7.41 | 2.18 |
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.