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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Two | Craig Gentry |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $47,200 |
| Expected Points | 112.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,900 | 24.98 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 23.55 | 2.24 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $10,300 | 19.40 | 1.88 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,600 | 19.28 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,400 | 16.93 | 2.64 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $4,800 | 12.49 | 2.60 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $6,000 | 13.78 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 23.55 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Lobatón | CIN | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,300 | 9.44 | 2.19 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.30 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 9.41 | 2.61 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,400 | 8.63 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,600 | 6.86 | 2.64 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 9.41 | 2.61 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 8.97 | 1.79 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 8.75 | 1.71 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.51 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 9.27 | 2.57 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,400 | 7.99 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 9.27 | 2.57 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.89 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.70 | 2.02 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,100 | 10.24 | 2.01 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,500 | 8.41 | 3.36 |
| Craig Gentry | BAL | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.06 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.65 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,600 | 6.86 | 2.64 |
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.