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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,500 | 17.55 | 1.85 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $10,000 | 12.15 | 1.22 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,500 | 7.52 | 0.60 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,500 | 4.70 | 0.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,500 | 17.55 | 1.85 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $10,000 | 12.15 | 1.22 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,500 | 7.52 | 0.60 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,500 | 4.70 | 0.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,500 | 8.43 | 1.12 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $7,000 | 7.85 | 1.12 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,500 | 7.81 | 1.20 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $5,000 | 5.54 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $6,500 | 7.81 | 1.20 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $7,500 | 8.43 | 1.12 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $7,000 | 7.85 | 1.12 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $5,000 | 5.54 | 1.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 7.38 | 1.05 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,500 | 5.97 | 1.09 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $4,500 | 5.89 | 1.31 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $8,000 | 4.59 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $4,500 | 5.89 | 1.31 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,500 | 5.97 | 1.09 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $7,000 | 7.38 | 1.05 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $8,000 | 4.59 | 0.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,500 | 9.14 | 0.96 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,500 | 7.20 | 1.31 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,500 | 5.17 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $5,500 | 7.20 | 1.31 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,500 | 5.17 | 1.15 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $9,500 | 9.14 | 0.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $8,500 | 8.58 | 1.01 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $7,500 | 8.28 | 1.10 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,500 | 7.95 | 1.06 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $5,000 | 7.57 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $5,000 | 7.57 | 1.51 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $7,500 | 8.28 | 1.10 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $6,500 | 6.95 | 1.07 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $7,500 | 7.95 | 1.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $7,500 | 8.28 | 1.10 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $6,000 | 6.41 | 1.07 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $4,500 | 5.89 | 1.31 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $6,500 | 5.02 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $4,500 | 5.89 | 1.31 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $7,500 | 8.28 | 1.10 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $6,000 | 6.41 | 1.07 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $6,500 | 5.02 | 0.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,000 | 10.91 | 1.21 |
| George Springer | PIT | $8,500 | 9.66 | 1.14 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $7,000 | 8.71 | 1.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $5,000 | 7.57 | 1.51 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $6,000 | 8.48 | 1.41 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $7,000 | 8.71 | 1.24 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,000 | 10.91 | 1.21 |
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.