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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 | Lance Lynn |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Chris Owings |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Jon Jay |
| OF Three | Juan Lagares |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,400 | 21.58 | 2.08 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,700 | 19.98 | 2.06 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $11,600 | 18.35 | 1.58 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,900 | 18.20 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,400 | 21.58 | 2.08 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,700 | 19.98 | 2.06 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,900 | 18.20 | 1.84 |
| Martín Pérez | TOR | $7,500 | 13.21 | 1.76 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 8.07 | 1.83 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $4,100 | 7.93 | 1.93 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,500 | 7.93 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,300 | 9.97 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.88 | 1.94 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.15 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.52 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 7.79 | 2.29 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 7.67 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 11.22 | 2.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.23 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.24 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 10.10 | 1.87 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.44 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 9.45 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.34 | 2.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 10.91 | 2.06 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Bubba Starling | NYY | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
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.