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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 | Yonny Chirinos |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $48,000 |
| Expected Points | 99.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,600 | 16.90 | 1.76 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,800 | 16.43 | 1.68 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,200 | 16.01 | 1.95 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $8,100 | 15.97 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hess | BAL | $4,800 | 10.55 | 2.20 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,500 | 15.18 | 2.02 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $8,100 | 15.97 | 1.97 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,200 | 16.01 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 8.04 | 1.96 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 7.51 | 1.63 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $4,200 | 7.32 | 1.74 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.12 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.65 | 2.26 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $3,100 | 6.95 | 2.24 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,900 | 5.87 | 2.02 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,200 | 6.32 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 8.39 | 1.91 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 8.17 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,700 | 7.51 | 2.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $4,800 | 8.71 | 1.81 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,200 | 6.80 | 2.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,900 | 7.81 | 2.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,000 | 8.14 | 1.63 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.10 | 1.93 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,900 | 7.86 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $3,200 | 6.67 | 2.08 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 5.81 | 2.08 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,900 | 8.67 | 1.77 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.24 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,700 | 5.99 | 2.22 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 6.98 | 2.18 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.01 | 1.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.91 | 1.95 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,800 | 8.13 | 2.14 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,000 | 8.47 | 2.12 |
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.