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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 | Ian Kennedy |
| C | Raffy López |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Kaleb Cowart |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Kevin Pillar |
| Salary | $42,500 |
| Expected Points | 103.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,100 | 30.32 | 2.15 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,100 | 29.89 | 2.28 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,500 | 23.18 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,200 | 22.62 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $5,100 | 13.31 | 2.61 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $6,000 | 15.39 | 2.57 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,100 | 29.89 | 2.28 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $7,600 | 17.05 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,900 | 7.67 | 1.97 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 7.63 | 1.66 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,600 | 7.59 | 2.11 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raffy López | KC | $2,000 | 5.12 | 2.56 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 4.59 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,900 | 10.28 | 2.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.93 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 10.10 | 2.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,700 | 8.26 | 2.23 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 7.22 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,600 | 9.98 | 2.17 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.85 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,600 | 9.98 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.17 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,700 | 8.61 | 1.83 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.17 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.10 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,700 | 7.57 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 11.92 | 2.25 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,400 | 9.81 | 1.82 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.87 | 2.34 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $5,000 | 10.46 | 2.09 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,500 | 8.50 | 2.43 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.