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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Ryan Cordell |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,900 | 26.12 | 2.19 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,200 | 21.22 | 1.89 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 19.89 | 1.93 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,700 | 19.09 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $4,900 | 11.02 | 2.25 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,900 | 26.12 | 2.19 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,700 | 19.09 | 2.19 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $6,200 | 13.41 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.07 | 1.74 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,700 | 8.10 | 1.72 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,300 | 8.04 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 7.16 | 2.31 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.71 | 1.90 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,400 | 9.19 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,400 | 7.24 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,000 | 8.37 | 1.67 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,900 | 8.21 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.56 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.68 | 2.48 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,400 | 8.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.68 | 2.48 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.27 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.29 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.93 | 1.85 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,900 | 7.34 | 2.53 |
| Ryan Cordell | MIN | $2,200 | 5.54 | 2.52 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 9.97 | 2.49 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
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.