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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Jake Bauers |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 24.60 | 2.22 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 24.19 | 2.02 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 22.51 | 2.14 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,100 | 22.03 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 24.60 | 2.22 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 22.51 | 2.14 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $8,500 | 18.01 | 2.12 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,400 | 15.42 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.09 | 1.88 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,700 | 8.02 | 1.71 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,100 | 7.85 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,200 | 4.71 | 2.14 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,500 | 5.00 | 2.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.03 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,900 | 6.25 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,300 | 8.59 | 1.62 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,900 | 8.53 | 2.19 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 8.50 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 6.91 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.67 | 1.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.24 | 1.81 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $5,100 | 8.96 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 7.46 | 2.02 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,400 | 6.76 | 1.99 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 7.99 | 1.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 9.71 | 1.77 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.44 | 1.75 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 8.70 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.78 | 2.19 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,400 | 7.02 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.08 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $5,300 | 10.21 | 1.93 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 9.92 | 1.87 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 9.54 | 1.70 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,600 | 7.79 | 2.16 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,800 | 8.06 | 2.12 |
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.