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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | Jameson Taillon |
| C | Caleb Joseph |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Starling Marte |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,900 | 21.83 | 2.00 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,200 | 21.16 | 2.30 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $9,400 | 20.81 | 2.21 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 20.45 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,200 | 21.16 | 2.30 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,500 | 18.83 | 2.22 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $9,400 | 20.81 | 2.21 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $8,300 | 17.93 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.90 | 1.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.69 | 1.71 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 7.36 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,900 | 5.70 | 1.97 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 4.91 | 1.96 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,900 | 5.53 | 1.91 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $3,200 | 6.00 | 1.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.20 | 1.59 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.19 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 7.69 | 2.14 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.35 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Leury García | MIN | $4,700 | 8.78 | 1.87 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 8.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.14 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.52 | 1.83 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,500 | 8.91 | 1.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.79 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 5.51 | 2.12 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 5.67 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.79 | 1.95 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,900 | 5.55 | 1.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.93 | 2.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 8.90 | 2.07 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 8.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.31 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.93 | 2.18 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.42 | 2.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.40 | 2.11 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,200 | 9.69 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 6.43 | 2.14 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.40 | 2.11 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
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.