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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 | Josh Smith |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 107.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,900 | 26.98 | 2.48 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 25.59 | 2.51 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 22.78 | 2.13 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,000 | 18.74 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | SEA | $4,000 | 11.04 | 2.76 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 25.59 | 2.51 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,900 | 26.98 | 2.48 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 22.78 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 7.55 | 1.57 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.50 | 1.92 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,200 | 7.40 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.31 | 2.21 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,200 | 6.16 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.50 | 1.92 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,600 | 6.85 | 1.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.37 | 1.64 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,400 | 8.92 | 1.65 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 8.90 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.34 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 7.21 | 2.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 8.53 | 1.74 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $4,700 | 8.11 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,900 | 9.74 | 1.65 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.83 | 1.84 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 8.33 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,100 | 7.80 | 1.90 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 8.33 | 1.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.91 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.88 | 2.22 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 11.04 | 2.01 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 9.46 | 1.69 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,700 | 9.12 | 1.60 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $3,600 | 7.72 | 2.14 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 6.39 | 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.