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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 | James Paxton |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,600 | 24.03 | 2.27 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $11,300 | 21.69 | 1.92 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,600 | 21.04 | 1.81 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,300 | 18.78 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,600 | 24.03 | 2.27 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,600 | 11.38 | 2.03 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $7,100 | 14.34 | 2.02 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,200 | 16.45 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,600 | 9.10 | 1.62 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $5,100 | 8.46 | 1.66 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $4,300 | 7.32 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,800 | 5.90 | 2.11 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 11.31 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 9.42 | 1.74 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,300 | 9.37 | 1.77 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,700 | 9.03 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,600 | 9.00 | 1.61 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 8.59 | 2.00 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,200 | 8.40 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 9.52 | 1.64 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.33 | 1.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,500 | 7.30 | 2.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.19 | 2.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,900 | 11.09 | 1.88 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,600 | 9.47 | 2.06 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 9.07 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.58 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $3,000 | 6.52 | 2.17 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,600 | 9.47 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 12.23 | 2.22 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,000 | 11.41 | 1.90 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
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.