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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 | Matthew Boyd |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Dawel Lugo |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Juan Lagares |
| OF Three | Jorge Soler |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 100.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 19.58 | 1.73 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,300 | 17.24 | 1.67 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,900 | 15.48 | 1.96 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,500 | 15.42 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,900 | 15.48 | 1.96 |
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $6,300 | 12.11 | 1.92 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,500 | 15.42 | 1.81 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $5,100 | 9.09 | 1.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $5,100 | 7.80 | 1.53 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.79 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,000 | 6.72 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.40 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 9.19 | 2.14 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.33 | 2.03 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.11 | 1.98 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,800 | 9.04 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $5,000 | 9.01 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.13 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.93 | 1.95 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,800 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 8.61 | 2.21 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.97 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.26 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 8.48 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.38 | 1.96 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.66 | 1.87 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.39 |
| Bubba Starling | NYY | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
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.