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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 | Matthew Boyd |
| P Two | Joe Musgrove |
| C | Jesús Sucre |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | Brandon Nimmo |
| Salary | $46,700 |
| Expected Points | 106.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 21.35 | 2.07 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $8,100 | 21.04 | 2.60 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,500 | 20.06 | 2.36 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,600 | 19.68 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $8,100 | 21.04 | 2.60 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,300 | 18.55 | 2.54 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,500 | 20.06 | 2.36 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $7,900 | 18.07 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.77 | 1.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.61 | 1.86 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,400 | 7.20 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 6.99 | 2.12 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $3,000 | 6.14 | 2.05 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 6.74 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 8.60 | 1.95 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 8.29 | 1.93 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 8.24 | 1.79 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 7.22 | 2.19 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,800 | 8.15 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 8.36 | 2.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.41 | 2.14 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.01 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 8.37 | 1.90 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,900 | 8.30 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,700 | 7.43 | 2.01 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 6.89 | 2.15 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,000 | 6.35 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.80 | 1.89 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.74 | 1.99 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.54 | 2.03 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $4,100 | 8.76 | 2.14 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 7.56 | 2.10 |
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.