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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Kevin Plawecki |
| 1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Jon Jay |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 110.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 25.39 | 2.12 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 22.43 | 1.97 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,600 | 20.11 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,800 | 18.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 25.39 | 2.12 |
| Steven Brault | LAD | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 22.43 | 1.97 |
| Ariel Jurado | TOR | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 8.04 | 1.92 |
| James McCann | CHW | $4,600 | 7.49 | 1.63 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $4,400 | 7.43 | 1.69 |
| Jose Trevino | TOR | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.80 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.37 |
| Jose Trevino | TOR | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 11.11 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 10.42 | 1.89 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,900 | 9.71 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,400 | 9.38 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $4,100 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 9.73 | 1.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $5,000 | 9.03 | 1.81 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.34 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,400 | 7.84 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,600 | 10.46 | 1.87 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $8,600 | 9.09 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 8.39 | 2.10 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.83 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,200 | 8.38 | 2.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 10.48 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,600 | 10.40 | 1.86 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,100 | 5.20 | 2.48 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $3,600 | 7.47 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.68 | 1.98 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $5,000 | 10.08 | 2.02 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,500 | 9.97 | 1.81 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $5,500 | 9.75 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
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.