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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| P Two | Zack Wheeler |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 26.40 | 2.44 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,000 | 22.02 | 2.20 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,600 | 21.14 | 1.99 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $8,600 | 18.06 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 26.40 | 2.44 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,000 | 22.02 | 2.20 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $8,600 | 18.06 | 2.10 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,600 | 21.14 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.80 | 1.90 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,500 | 7.61 | 1.69 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 7.14 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 7.08 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,400 | 5.13 | 2.14 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 7.04 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 8.89 | 1.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,800 | 8.66 | 1.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 8.44 | 2.22 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.39 | 2.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.16 | 1.80 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,100 | 8.28 | 2.02 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 7.92 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,000 | 8.91 | 1.78 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 8.69 | 1.70 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $5,200 | 8.09 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 6.93 | 2.10 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 7.84 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.15 | 1.95 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $5,400 | 8.50 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 7.17 | 2.05 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $3,100 | 6.35 | 2.05 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.15 | 1.95 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.31 | 1.95 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,700 | 9.16 | 1.95 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,700 | 9.09 | 1.59 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
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.