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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 27.26 | 2.41 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $10,400 | 20.28 | 1.95 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,900 | 19.91 | 2.01 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,800 | 19.39 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 27.26 | 2.41 |
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $7,800 | 16.42 | 2.11 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,900 | 16.69 | 2.11 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,900 | 19.91 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,700 | 8.20 | 1.74 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,500 | 8.08 | 2.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 7.86 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 6.86 | 2.64 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,500 | 8.08 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.22 | 1.62 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,200 | 7.49 | 2.34 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 8.78 | 1.72 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,900 | 8.73 | 1.78 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 7.69 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 8.91 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $9,800 | 8.78 | 0.90 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,900 | 8.74 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.33 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,500 | 7.05 | 2.01 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,500 | 6.77 | 1.93 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 6.96 | 1.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.60 | 1.78 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,900 | 8.55 | 1.74 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 8.52 | 1.70 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 8.49 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $3,300 | 6.74 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 7.93 | 2.03 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,600 | 7.24 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.01 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,500 | 9.15 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 7.37 | 2.17 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,700 | 7.99 | 2.16 |
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.