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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Yu Darvish |
| C | Carlos Pérez |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Two | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $44,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 24.16 | 2.75 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,300 | 23.85 | 1.94 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,700 | 20.77 | 2.14 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,300 | 20.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 24.16 | 2.75 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $6,300 | 16.37 | 2.60 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,000 | 19.92 | 2.21 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,400 | 18.40 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.10 | 2.08 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,400 | 7.97 | 1.81 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.33 | 2.04 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,400 | 6.89 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | MIL | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,600 | 5.78 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,800 | 11.02 | 1.90 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.76 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.09 | 2.38 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 8.35 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,600 | 10.79 | 1.93 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.05 | 2.15 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,100 | 7.51 | 2.42 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 8.10 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,200 | 10.46 | 2.01 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 10.13 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 8.16 | 2.27 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.74 | 2.24 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 9.72 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.76 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 9.72 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,900 | 11.41 | 1.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.06 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 11.04 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,400 | 10.91 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
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.