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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Taylor Davis |
| 1B | Yuli Gurriel |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 112.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 24.46 | 2.40 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,700 | 19.78 | 2.04 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,100 | 15.90 | 1.96 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $8,800 | 15.69 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 24.46 | 2.40 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,700 | 19.78 | 2.04 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,300 | 14.61 | 2.00 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,100 | 15.90 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 8.81 | 1.66 |
| Taylor Davis | ATL | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $4,200 | 7.29 | 1.74 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $3,500 | 7.10 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
| Taylor Davis | ATL | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
| Chad Wallach | ARZ | $2,700 | 5.54 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 9.30 | 1.72 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.31 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.06 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 8.42 | 1.75 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| Leury García | MIN | $4,900 | 8.21 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.36 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,400 | 7.91 | 2.33 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.02 | 1.97 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,100 | 6.41 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.02 | 1.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 11.72 | 2.02 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,200 | 7.57 | 2.36 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.45 | 2.04 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 10.63 | 1.86 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,200 | 9.07 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,200 | 9.07 | 2.16 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,400 | 7.32 | 2.15 |
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.