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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Phil Gosselin |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Phil Gosselin |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Josh Reddick |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 32.35 | 2.51 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,200 | 28.22 | 2.31 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,600 | 26.17 | 2.26 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $8,300 | 18.78 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 32.35 | 2.51 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $6,500 | 16.32 | 2.51 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,200 | 28.22 | 2.31 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,600 | 26.17 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.67 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,700 | 7.53 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.11 | 2.29 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.13 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 9.47 | 2.15 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 9.18 | 2.24 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 9.02 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,700 | 8.79 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.89 | 2.14 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $9,600 | 8.89 | 0.93 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,800 | 8.07 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.13 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.83 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.26 | 1.93 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.16 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.83 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 9.21 | 2.19 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.13 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 11.39 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 11.19 | 2.15 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.65 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,300 | 8.75 | 2.65 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,400 | 8.92 | 2.62 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.