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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 | José Quintana |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 115.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,800 | 27.90 | 2.18 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,500 | 22.91 | 1.99 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,700 | 19.92 | 2.05 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,900 | 19.87 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $6,800 | 15.63 | 2.30 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $7,000 | 15.79 | 2.26 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,900 | 19.50 | 2.19 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,800 | 27.90 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 7.85 | 1.83 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $4,000 | 7.32 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,200 | 8.99 | 1.73 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.50 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.45 | 1.90 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 10.18 | 2.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,600 | 10.14 | 2.20 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,600 | 10.26 | 1.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 10.12 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 7.55 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.12 | 2.13 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.82 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.28 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,800 | 6.15 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.46 | 1.87 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $12,000 | 10.31 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
| Mike Tauchman | TB | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,100 | 7.72 | 2.49 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,100 | 7.72 | 2.49 |
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.