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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,500 | 19.08 | 1.66 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,500 | 17.75 | 1.69 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,000 | 17.30 | 1.73 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,000 | 13.73 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,000 | 17.30 | 1.73 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,500 | 17.75 | 1.69 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,500 | 19.08 | 1.66 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,000 | 13.73 | 1.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,500 | 8.56 | 1.32 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,000 | 8.25 | 1.38 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $6,000 | 7.16 | 1.19 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $5,000 | 6.40 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 5.83 | 1.67 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,000 | 8.25 | 1.38 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,500 | 8.56 | 1.32 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $5,000 | 6.40 | 1.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,500 | 8.89 | 1.19 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,500 | 8.42 | 1.30 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $6,500 | 7.19 | 1.11 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,500 | 7.18 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,500 | 7.18 | 1.31 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $6,500 | 8.42 | 1.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $7,500 | 8.89 | 1.19 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $6,500 | 7.19 | 1.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,000 | 9.55 | 1.06 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $6,500 | 8.46 | 1.30 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 8.34 | 1.67 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,500 | 6.55 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 8.34 | 1.67 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $6,500 | 8.46 | 1.30 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,500 | 6.55 | 1.19 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,000 | 9.55 | 1.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $7,000 | 10.70 | 1.53 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $6,000 | 8.52 | 1.42 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 8.34 | 1.67 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,500 | 8.13 | 0.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 8.34 | 1.67 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $5,000 | 7.86 | 1.57 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $7,000 | 10.70 | 1.53 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $6,000 | 8.52 | 1.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $8,000 | 8.66 | 1.08 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 7.73 | 1.19 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $5,500 | 7.48 | 1.36 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 7.17 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $5,500 | 7.48 | 1.36 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $6,000 | 7.17 | 1.20 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $6,500 | 7.73 | 1.19 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $8,000 | 8.66 | 1.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $8,000 | 9.64 | 1.21 |
| George Springer | PIT | $7,500 | 8.75 | 1.17 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $6,000 | 8.52 | 1.42 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $8,500 | 8.45 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $4,500 | 7.12 | 1.58 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $4,500 | 6.52 | 1.45 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $6,000 | 8.52 | 1.42 |
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.