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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,600 | 23.72 | 2.47 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,300 | 22.74 | 2.01 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 21.36 | 1.92 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 19.59 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,600 | 23.72 | 2.47 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,300 | 14.81 | 2.03 |
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $6,900 | 13.91 | 2.02 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,300 | 22.74 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 8.16 | 1.48 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.70 | 1.79 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 7.16 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Dustin Garneau | SEA | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,200 | 6.76 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 8.78 | 1.54 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,500 | 8.76 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.62 | 2.34 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,300 | 9.17 | 1.73 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.79 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $4,700 | 8.45 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,200 | 6.37 | 2.89 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.29 |
| José Rondón | SD | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.26 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,200 | 6.73 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.62 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,800 | 9.54 | 1.65 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,600 | 9.07 | 1.62 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,700 | 8.96 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.36 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $3,300 | 6.93 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.18 | 1.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.13 | 2.10 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 9.11 | 2.28 |
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.