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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Trey Mancini |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Luis Guillorme |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Michael Brantley |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 100.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,800 | 22.01 | 1.86 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,600 | 17.54 | 1.65 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,000 | 16.67 | 1.52 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $8,300 | 14.99 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,200 | 13.18 | 2.13 |
| Andrew Cashner | TOR | $5,800 | 11.60 | 2.00 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,000 | 11.90 | 1.98 |
| Steven Brault | LAD | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.13 | 1.53 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 8.10 | 1.80 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $4,200 | 8.00 | 1.90 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,800 | 7.76 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Dustin Garneau | SEA | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.22 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 8.60 | 1.91 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,300 | 8.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.22 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 8.06 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.87 | 2.19 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.10 | 1.78 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,600 | 8.86 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.53 | 2.25 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.15 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,000 | 9.04 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.19 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.13 | 2.10 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 8.88 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.17 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.17 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 8.40 | 2.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 7.29 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.91 | 2.09 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,900 | 10.42 | 1.77 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.07 | 1.90 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,300 | 9.41 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.56 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
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.