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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 | José Ramírez |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $43,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,100 | 29.79 | 2.27 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,000 | 28.86 | 2.06 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 23.85 | 1.99 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,500 | 19.75 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $6,300 | 15.66 | 2.48 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,500 | 19.75 | 2.32 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,100 | 29.79 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.77 | 2.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.44 | 1.96 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 7.39 | 2.31 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| José Lobatón | CIN | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 7.39 | 2.31 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,300 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $10,700 | 9.79 | 0.91 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,800 | 9.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,800 | 9.64 | 2.54 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.50 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 10.33 | 2.46 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.15 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $0 | 10.05 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 9.75 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 10.33 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $0 | 9.34 | 0.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 8.53 | 2.13 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.44 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 8.65 | 2.40 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 8.05 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.56 | 2.03 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,700 | 10.69 | 2.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,100 | 8.29 | 2.67 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
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.