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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 | 25.20 | 1.80 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,500 | 23.53 | 1.74 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $11,000 | 16.49 | 1.50 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,500 | 16.00 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,000 | 25.20 | 1.80 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,500 | 23.53 | 1.74 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,500 | 16.00 | 1.52 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $11,000 | 16.49 | 1.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $8,000 | 8.68 | 1.09 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $5,500 | 6.56 | 1.19 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $4,500 | 5.02 | 1.11 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $4,500 | 4.90 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $5,500 | 6.56 | 1.19 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $4,500 | 5.02 | 1.11 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $8,000 | 8.68 | 1.09 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $4,500 | 4.90 | 1.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $8,000 | 8.23 | 1.03 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $7,500 | 7.34 | 0.98 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 7.16 | 1.02 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $6,000 | 6.52 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $5,000 | 6.35 | 1.27 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $6,000 | 6.52 | 1.09 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $8,000 | 8.23 | 1.03 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 7.16 | 1.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 9.81 | 1.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $8,000 | 8.23 | 1.03 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $6,500 | 7.19 | 1.11 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $7,000 | 7.18 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $5,000 | 5.96 | 1.19 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $6,000 | 6.96 | 1.16 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $6,500 | 7.19 | 1.11 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 9.81 | 1.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $8,500 | 8.30 | 0.98 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,500 | 8.22 | 1.10 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,000 | 8.05 | 1.01 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 7.26 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 7.26 | 1.21 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,500 | 8.22 | 1.10 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $6,500 | 6.67 | 1.03 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,000 | 8.05 | 1.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 9.81 | 1.09 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 7.26 | 1.21 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $7,000 | 7.18 | 1.03 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $5,000 | 6.35 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $3,500 | 5.08 | 1.45 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $5,000 | 6.35 | 1.27 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 7.26 | 1.21 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 9.81 | 1.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,500 | 10.57 | 1.11 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $7,000 | 8.99 | 1.28 |
| George Springer | PIT | $7,500 | 8.85 | 1.18 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $7,500 | 8.12 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Gardner | DET | $7,000 | 8.99 | 1.28 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $4,500 | 5.38 | 1.19 |
| George Springer | PIT | $7,500 | 8.85 | 1.18 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $5,500 | 6.49 | 1.18 |
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.