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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Two | Matt Adams |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 118.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,100 | 26.78 | 2.21 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 25.02 | 2.02 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,000 | 21.96 | 2.44 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,800 | 21.31 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Minor | TOR | $4,800 | 11.82 | 2.46 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,000 | 21.96 | 2.44 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $7,100 | 16.74 | 2.36 |
| Brandon Finnegan | PHI | $5,500 | 12.89 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 8.11 | 1.93 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 8.05 | 2.06 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,400 | 7.37 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,100 | 4.77 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.99 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 9.06 | 2.45 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.22 | 2.74 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 9.06 | 2.45 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,100 | 8.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.73 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.44 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.43 | 2.09 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.27 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 8.48 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 7.41 | 2.32 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.39 | 1.77 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 8.42 | 1.87 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,500 | 8.36 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.22 | 2.74 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,500 | 8.36 | 2.39 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.75 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 10.42 | 1.86 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,800 | 10.22 | 2.69 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 9.71 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,000 | 8.69 | 2.90 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,800 | 10.22 | 2.69 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.56 |
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.