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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 | Joe Musgrove |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Omar Narváez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Juan Lagares |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 111.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 25.96 | 2.28 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,400 | 24.17 | 2.12 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,600 | 22.03 | 2.08 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $10,900 | 17.31 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,800 | 16.03 | 2.76 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 25.96 | 2.28 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,500 | 14.77 | 2.27 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $6,700 | 14.76 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,400 | 8.29 | 1.88 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.04 | 1.52 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $7,400 | 7.80 | 1.05 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $3,500 | 7.17 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $3,500 | 7.17 | 2.05 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $3,400 | 6.76 | 1.99 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,100 | 9.12 | 2.22 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,000 | 9.10 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,100 | 9.12 | 2.22 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,200 | 8.92 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,400 | 9.18 | 1.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,700 | 8.27 | 1.76 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,900 | 8.27 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.08 | 2.25 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $3,400 | 7.23 | 2.13 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,800 | 7.80 | 2.05 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,900 | 7.93 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,600 | 10.95 | 1.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.19 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,600 | 5.84 | 2.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.19 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,900 | 6.11 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $10,400 | 10.69 | 1.03 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 12.58 | 2.21 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 9.85 | 1.76 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.45 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
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.