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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 | Jesse Chávez |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Juan Graterol |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $47,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,500 | 22.93 | 1.83 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,900 | 21.10 | 2.13 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,300 | 18.78 | 2.26 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,300 | 18.78 | 2.26 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,900 | 21.10 | 2.13 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,400 | 8.81 | 1.63 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $4,600 | 8.48 | 1.84 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $4,600 | 7.93 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,100 | 5.45 | 2.59 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 10.71 | 1.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,600 | 9.38 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,300 | 9.31 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.49 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.02 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,900 | 8.56 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,400 | 5.85 | 2.44 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 7.26 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,600 | 10.76 | 1.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.93 | 2.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.19 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.46 | 2.07 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 10.35 | 1.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 6.23 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.74 | 1.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.34 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
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.