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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 | David Price |
| P Two | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 106.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $10,100 | 23.00 | 2.28 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 20.97 | 2.04 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,000 | 19.91 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $9,400 | 17.88 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $10,100 | 23.00 | 2.28 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $7,800 | 17.43 | 2.23 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,000 | 19.91 | 2.21 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 20.97 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,700 | 6.76 | 1.83 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,700 | 6.52 | 1.76 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,700 | 6.42 | 1.74 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,700 | 6.35 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.23 | 2.09 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,100 | 6.11 | 1.97 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $3,200 | 6.09 | 1.90 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 5.72 | 1.85 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $4,700 | 8.43 | 1.79 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,900 | 8.36 | 1.71 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 8.32 | 1.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 8.30 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.22 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $3,600 | 7.31 | 2.03 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 6.81 | 2.00 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 7.13 | 1.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,900 | 8.56 | 1.75 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 8.47 | 1.97 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.31 | 1.81 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,300 | 7.92 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.35 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,900 | 7.82 | 2.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 7.91 | 1.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,500 | 8.82 | 1.60 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 8.17 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 6.96 | 2.11 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,100 | 5.77 | 1.86 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,000 | 7.36 | 1.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.97 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 8.36 | 2.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 8.04 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 8.36 | 2.14 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 7.52 | 2.09 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $3,300 | 6.53 | 1.98 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.66 | 1.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.52 | 1.95 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,700 | 7.47 | 2.02 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 6.20 | 2.00 |
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.