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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 | Yu Darvish |
| P Two | Aaron Nola |
| C | Tomas Nido |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $42,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $12,300 | 25.33 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,000 | 21.88 | 2.73 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $9,200 | 20.47 | 2.23 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,400 | 18.09 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,000 | 21.88 | 2.73 |
| Ricky Nolasco | MIL | $5,400 | 13.36 | 2.47 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $9,200 | 20.47 | 2.23 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $6,700 | 14.84 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 9.46 | 1.78 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.04 | 1.96 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 7.87 | 2.13 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.84 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Nido | CIN | $2,000 | 5.48 | 2.74 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.66 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,400 | 5.52 | 2.30 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $5,000 | 10.61 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.54 | 2.03 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 10.27 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.99 | 2.07 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 9.11 | 3.04 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.94 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 9.11 | 3.04 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,400 | 5.94 | 2.47 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 5.22 | 2.61 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,100 | 4.99 | 2.38 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.71 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.54 | 2.03 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.71 | 1.94 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,400 | 6.92 | 2.88 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,000 | 5.22 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 12.26 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 11.85 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.83 | 2.07 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $2,900 | 9.15 | 3.15 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,400 | 6.92 | 2.88 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,000 | 10.36 | 2.59 |
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.