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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 | J.A. Happ |
| P Two | Sonny Gray |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Christian Walker |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Aaron Judge |
| OF Three | Jorge Soler |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $11,200 | 23.16 | 2.07 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,200 | 15.34 | 1.87 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,100 | 14.19 | 2.00 |
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $9,100 | 14.04 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $11,200 | 23.16 | 2.07 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,000 | 12.08 | 2.01 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,100 | 14.19 | 2.00 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,200 | 15.34 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $5,100 | 8.93 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,300 | 8.34 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,300 | 8.34 | 2.53 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 10.80 | 1.96 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.92 | 1.74 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 7.97 | 2.04 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 10.80 | 1.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,600 | 7.42 | 2.06 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.48 | 1.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.42 | 1.97 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,800 | 8.82 | 1.84 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.29 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.42 | 1.97 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 6.41 | 1.94 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,000 | 7.62 | 1.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,500 | 10.77 | 1.96 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,800 | 8.82 | 1.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,700 | 8.52 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 8.05 | 2.06 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,500 | 10.77 | 1.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 7.83 | 1.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.31 | 1.98 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
| Jorge Soler | NYY | $4,100 | 9.12 | 2.22 |
| Bubba Starling | NYY | $2,700 | 5.83 | 2.16 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
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.