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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 | Max Fried |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Daniel Robertson |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Oscar Mercado |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 109.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 24.75 | 2.15 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,900 | 23.50 | 1.97 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,300 | 20.28 | 1.97 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,800 | 18.29 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYM | $6,900 | 16.12 | 2.34 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 17.92 | 2.24 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 24.75 | 2.15 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,100 | 15.06 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.87 | 1.67 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 8.26 | 1.80 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,800 | 8.19 | 1.71 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.16 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.58 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,800 | 6.18 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,400 | 9.45 | 1.75 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.02 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,200 | 7.97 | 1.53 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $4,000 | 7.93 | 1.98 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 7.79 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.43 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.58 | 1.96 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,200 | 6.37 | 1.99 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 8.87 | 1.97 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.08 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 10.19 | 2.37 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.49 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 10.19 | 2.37 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 8.03 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 11.50 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.93 | 1.85 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.12 | 1.84 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,000 | 6.47 | 2.16 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
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.