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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | German Márquez |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,400 | 27.49 | 2.64 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,500 | 21.94 | 2.58 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,500 | 20.43 | 2.15 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,800 | 18.94 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,400 | 27.49 | 2.64 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,500 | 21.94 | 2.58 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $8,000 | 18.62 | 2.33 |
| Jordan Zimmermann | CHW | $6,500 | 14.12 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 8.52 | 1.81 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 7.89 | 1.72 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $9,400 | 7.57 | 0.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,800 | 6.41 | 2.29 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,300 | 6.49 | 1.97 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,700 | 5.28 | 1.96 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.89 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 9.30 | 1.79 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $8,800 | 8.69 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,700 | 8.11 | 2.19 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 8.50 | 2.18 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 7.27 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.19 | 2.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.26 | 1.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 8.18 | 1.90 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 7.46 | 2.07 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,100 | 6.27 | 2.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.67 | 1.86 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,000 | 9.27 | 0.93 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,900 | 8.61 | 1.76 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,500 | 7.11 | 2.03 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,100 | 5.99 | 1.93 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 6.11 | 1.91 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 8.38 | 1.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.04 | 1.86 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,300 | 9.37 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.12 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.11 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 7.44 | 2.07 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.31 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 10.70 | 2.10 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Quinn | HOU | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,900 | 8.38 | 2.15 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.13 |
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.