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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 | German Márquez |
| P Two | Luis Castillo |
| C | Cam Gallagher |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Ryan Braun |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Brandon Nimmo |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 121.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 27.59 | 2.51 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,800 | 26.40 | 3.00 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,500 | 25.24 | 2.66 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,800 | 18.48 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $8,800 | 26.40 | 3.00 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,500 | 25.24 | 2.66 |
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $7,000 | 17.64 | 2.52 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 27.59 | 2.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,600 | 7.72 | 1.68 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,900 | 7.33 | 1.88 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $9,200 | 7.29 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 5.82 | 2.08 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 6.81 | 2.00 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,100 | 6.01 | 1.94 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 6.20 | 1.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,600 | 9.48 | 0.99 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 9.45 | 1.75 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,200 | 9.44 | 1.82 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,600 | 8.42 | 2.34 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 8.56 | 2.19 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 7.00 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.42 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,000 | 8.96 | 0.90 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,200 | 8.83 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,200 | 8.83 | 2.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.98 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 7.48 | 1.97 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.98 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.15 | 2.17 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.13 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,500 | 7.69 | 2.20 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
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.