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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 | Luis Castillo |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Dawel Lugo |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Juan Lagares |
| OF Three | Greg Allen |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,600 | 23.86 | 2.06 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,800 | 20.92 | 1.94 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,400 | 19.29 | 1.56 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $11,000 | 18.84 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,600 | 23.86 | 2.06 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $7,100 | 13.95 | 1.96 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,800 | 20.92 | 1.94 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,200 | 11.98 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.91 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.81 | 1.96 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.46 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,900 | 6.57 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.47 | 2.01 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,200 | 8.05 | 2.51 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $5,100 | 9.88 | 1.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.18 | 2.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 11.64 | 2.04 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.02 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.81 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,800 | 8.06 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.90 | 2.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.39 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.32 | 2.06 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.32 | 2.14 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 11.01 | 2.12 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.76 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,200 | 6.82 | 3.10 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Bubba Starling | NYY | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.66 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
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.