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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,800 | 32.26 | 2.52 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,600 | 23.90 | 2.06 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $18,000 | 19.83 | 1.10 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,400 | 19.36 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,800 | 32.26 | 2.52 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $6,700 | 14.87 | 2.22 |
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $8,300 | 17.35 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.95 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $7,300 | 7.68 | 1.05 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| David Freitas | TEX | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $9,600 | 9.62 | 1.00 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 10.51 | 2.28 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 10.47 | 2.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.88 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 7.68 | 2.95 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.92 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 9.81 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 9.81 | 2.80 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.48 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.41 | 2.19 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 10.86 | 1.97 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,600 | 9.16 | 2.54 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 8.06 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 7.68 | 2.95 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,600 | 9.16 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 11.30 | 2.31 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.04 | 2.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,000 | 10.33 | 2.07 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,300 | 10.31 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 9.77 | 3.05 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.92 |
| David Dahl | TB | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.76 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,600 | 9.41 | 2.61 |
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.