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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 | Blake Snell |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | David Freese |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,500 | 23.67 | 2.25 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,400 | 19.50 | 2.07 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,800 | 18.44 | 1.88 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $9,200 | 16.80 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,200 | 16.59 | 2.30 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,500 | 23.67 | 2.25 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,400 | 19.50 | 2.07 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,600 | 11.24 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 8.15 | 1.85 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,900 | 7.96 | 2.04 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.90 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.80 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $3,000 | 6.48 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,100 | 6.55 | 2.11 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,900 | 5.98 | 2.06 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $3,100 | 6.34 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,800 | 8.80 | 1.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.77 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 8.77 | 2.19 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 6.32 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.49 | 2.02 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 8.97 | 1.79 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.38 | 1.86 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 7.64 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.07 | 1.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,500 | 8.76 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,700 | 7.51 | 2.03 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.15 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 7.13 | 1.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.54 | 2.06 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 6.76 | 2.33 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,900 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $4,400 | 9.23 | 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.