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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 | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,800 | 25.03 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,300 | 17.67 | 1.90 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,700 | 16.66 | 1.72 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,100 | 14.52 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,800 | 25.03 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,300 | 17.67 | 1.90 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,300 | 13.48 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $7,700 | 14.09 | 1.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 7.73 | 1.72 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,200 | 7.61 | 1.81 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,800 | 7.11 | 1.87 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $4,100 | 6.86 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,800 | 5.52 | 1.97 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 6.78 | 1.88 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,800 | 7.11 | 1.87 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,100 | 5.71 | 1.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.71 | 1.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.35 | 1.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $5,000 | 8.69 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.88 | 2.39 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.11 | 2.18 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 7.84 | 2.12 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 6.68 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.88 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.77 | 1.95 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,500 | 7.47 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 9.53 | 1.73 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,600 | 8.80 | 1.57 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.02 | 1.67 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,700 | 7.92 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 5.82 | 2.08 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 7.87 | 2.02 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 5.47 | 1.82 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 7.89 | 1.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.26 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 8.66 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,600 | 9.04 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,300 | 6.98 | 2.12 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 7.87 | 2.07 |
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.