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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Dan Straily |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Matt Szczur |
| Salary | $47,200 |
| Expected Points | 110.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,700 | 31.05 | 2.27 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $9,100 | 18.88 | 2.07 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $7,500 | 17.05 | 2.27 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $10,500 | 16.08 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,700 | 31.05 | 2.27 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $7,500 | 17.05 | 2.27 |
| Brent Suter | CLE | $5,400 | 11.76 | 2.18 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,600 | 14.26 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.66 | 1.97 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,600 | 7.14 | 1.98 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,300 | 6.47 | 1.96 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,300 | 6.22 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,700 | 5.64 | 2.09 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 5.39 | 1.99 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,100 | 6.14 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,700 | 9.35 | 1.99 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 8.43 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.87 | 2.62 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 8.88 | 2.54 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 8.88 | 2.54 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
| Mike Avilés | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.02 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,800 | 8.94 | 1.86 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,400 | 8.66 | 1.97 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 7.79 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 6.31 | 2.10 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 5.60 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.95 | 1.86 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,400 | 8.66 | 1.97 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 8.63 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.43 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,100 | 6.92 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 11.16 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 8.88 | 2.54 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,700 | 9.13 | 2.47 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
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.