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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | José Quintana |
| C | Austin Wynns |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,000 | 24.80 | 2.48 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $10,300 | 19.60 | 1.90 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,200 | 19.45 | 2.11 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,800 | 19.05 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,000 | 24.80 | 2.48 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,800 | 19.05 | 2.16 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,200 | 19.45 | 2.11 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $6,200 | 13.05 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,500 | 7.93 | 1.76 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.64 | 1.70 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,700 | 7.40 | 2.00 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 7.14 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $3,000 | 6.16 | 2.05 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,900 | 5.93 | 2.04 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,700 | 7.40 | 2.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.40 | 1.62 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.27 | 2.06 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.86 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 7.91 | 2.14 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $4,000 | 8.53 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.79 | 1.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,700 | 8.31 | 1.77 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,300 | 7.12 | 2.16 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,300 | 7.06 | 2.14 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.33 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 10.54 | 1.88 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.32 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $9,600 | 8.91 | 0.93 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,800 | 8.40 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 5.96 | 2.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,900 | 5.65 | 1.95 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 7.76 | 1.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 8.70 | 1.98 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,200 | 8.63 | 0.94 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.47 | 2.34 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 7.38 | 2.05 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.29 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.31 | 2.02 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,200 | 10.47 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.13 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.15 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,700 | 8.17 | 2.21 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.17 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.20 | 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.