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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 | Julio Teheran |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 114.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 29.12 | 2.43 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,800 | 22.54 | 2.09 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 21.15 | 1.98 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,600 | 21.09 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,200 | 17.98 | 2.50 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 29.12 | 2.43 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $6,800 | 15.92 | 2.34 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,600 | 21.09 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $5,000 | 8.35 | 1.67 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,900 | 7.21 | 1.85 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 7.13 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 5.75 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,300 | 9.16 | 1.73 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.16 | 1.61 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,600 | 8.42 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,000 | 6.72 | 2.24 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 6.60 | 2.20 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 8.42 | 1.79 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,300 | 7.25 | 2.20 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,000 | 6.33 | 2.11 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,400 | 7.15 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.53 | 1.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 8.67 | 1.63 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.42 | 1.75 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,900 | 8.38 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 6.57 | 2.19 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,600 | 7.51 | 2.09 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.68 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.98 | 2.04 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,600 | 8.99 | 1.60 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.22 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.29 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.36 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $3,400 | 7.38 | 2.17 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 7.59 | 2.17 |
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.