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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Brett Nicholas |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Franklin Barreto |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Lane Adams |
| OF Three | Brandon Moss |
| Salary | $44,400 |
| Expected Points | 110.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,400 | 25.83 | 2.08 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,600 | 24.82 | 1.82 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $11,100 | 23.55 | 2.12 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $9,500 | 19.05 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $7,900 | 18.86 | 2.39 |
| Gabriel Ynoa | BAL | $5,800 | 13.66 | 2.36 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,800 | 17.30 | 2.22 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,500 | 14.45 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.08 |
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,500 | 6.86 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,600 | 6.31 | 2.43 |
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,400 | 5.48 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,100 | 10.37 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.11 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,600 | 8.05 | 3.10 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 10.42 | 1.93 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 10.13 | 2.60 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 8.59 | 3.18 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.59 | 2.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 9.92 | 2.42 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,600 | 8.05 | 3.10 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 12.28 | 2.15 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.65 | 2.08 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.28 | 2.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 10.39 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 8.59 | 3.18 |
| Lane Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,700 | 7.68 | 2.84 |
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.