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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 | Gio González |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Stuart Turner |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Darwin Barney |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Grégor Blanco |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 113.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,300 | 26.46 | 2.15 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,900 | 24.59 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,800 | 19.31 | 1.79 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,300 | 17.21 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,600 | 14.79 | 2.24 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,300 | 26.46 | 2.15 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,300 | 15.59 | 2.13 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,900 | 24.59 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.44 | 2.13 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.38 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Turner | PHI | $2,000 | 4.89 | 2.45 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,500 | 5.80 | 2.32 |
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 10.21 | 2.22 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.16 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 10.21 | 2.22 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,400 | 5.31 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.46 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,400 | 10.04 | 1.86 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 9.60 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 9.60 | 2.67 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 5.12 | 2.56 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,100 | 5.09 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,900 | 8.76 | 1.79 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.25 | 2.29 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,300 | 7.25 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.48 | 1.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.18 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.04 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 5.12 | 2.56 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,200 | 7.07 | 2.21 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,400 | 5.31 | 2.21 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,800 | 8.36 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,800 | 13.02 | 2.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 10.21 | 2.22 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 9.60 | 2.67 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ARZ | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 9.60 | 2.67 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,100 | 8.07 | 2.60 |
| Zack Granite | OAK | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
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.