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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Kristopher Negrón |
| SS | Kristopher Negrón |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Salary | $47,300 |
| Expected Points | 122.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,600 | 29.62 | 2.35 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,500 | 24.70 | 1.98 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,500 | 24.58 | 2.14 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,700 | 21.49 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,600 | 29.62 | 2.35 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $6,600 | 14.99 | 2.27 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,700 | 21.49 | 2.22 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $5,800 | 12.54 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 9.02 | 2.91 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 8.76 | 2.58 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $3,500 | 8.45 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 9.02 | 2.91 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 8.76 | 2.58 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 10.97 | 2.33 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,000 | 10.86 | 2.72 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 10.58 | 2.30 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,600 | 10.51 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 10.25 | 2.93 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,000 | 10.86 | 2.72 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 11.02 | 2.08 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 10.62 | 2.21 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,300 | 7.26 | 3.16 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 10.03 | 3.04 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 10.54 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 10.18 | 2.37 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 10.03 | 2.64 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 10.03 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
| Alex Mejia | WSH | $2,000 | 6.11 | 3.06 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 10.03 | 3.04 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,700 | 7.97 | 2.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 13.48 | 2.59 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 10.97 | 2.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.79 | 2.04 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 13.48 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 13.43 | 2.40 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,200 | 12.78 | 2.46 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 11.65 | 2.33 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.58 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,200 | 7.34 | 3.34 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,900 | 8.56 | 2.95 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 10.25 | 2.93 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,700 | 10.04 | 2.71 |
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.