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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,000 | 24.32 | 1.74 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,500 | 22.06 | 1.63 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,500 | 15.59 | 1.83 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,500 | 14.47 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,500 | 15.59 | 1.83 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,000 | 24.32 | 1.74 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,500 | 22.06 | 1.63 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,500 | 14.47 | 1.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $8,000 | 9.35 | 1.17 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $5,500 | 7.14 | 1.30 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,500 | 6.58 | 1.46 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $6,000 | 6.02 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,500 | 6.58 | 1.46 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $5,500 | 7.14 | 1.30 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $4,500 | 5.84 | 1.30 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $4,500 | 5.32 | 1.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $8,000 | 9.65 | 1.21 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 8.57 | 1.22 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $7,500 | 8.09 | 1.08 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $6,000 | 7.31 | 1.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 8.57 | 1.22 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $6,000 | 7.31 | 1.22 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $8,000 | 9.65 | 1.21 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,500 | 6.18 | 1.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 10.80 | 1.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $8,000 | 9.05 | 1.13 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $6,500 | 8.46 | 1.30 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $6,000 | 8.17 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $6,000 | 8.17 | 1.36 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $6,500 | 8.46 | 1.30 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 10.80 | 1.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $8,000 | 9.05 | 1.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,500 | 9.71 | 1.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,000 | 9.62 | 1.20 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,500 | 9.10 | 1.21 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,500 | 9.10 | 1.21 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,000 | 9.62 | 1.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,500 | 9.71 | 1.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 10.80 | 1.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $8,500 | 8.83 | 1.04 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 7.29 | 1.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $4,500 | 6.04 | 1.34 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 7.29 | 1.22 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 10.80 | 1.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,500 | 11.90 | 1.25 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $7,000 | 10.08 | 1.44 |
| George Springer | PIT | $7,500 | 9.86 | 1.31 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $8,000 | 9.26 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Gardner | DET | $7,000 | 10.08 | 1.44 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $5,000 | 6.99 | 1.40 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | DET | $6,000 | 8.04 | 1.34 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $7,000 | 9.19 | 1.31 |
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.