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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 | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Pat Valaika |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Austin Jackson |
| OF Three | Gorkys Hernández |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 108.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $16,500 | 20.56 | 1.25 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,900 | 20.40 | 1.87 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,600 | 18.25 | 2.40 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,500 | 17.67 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,600 | 18.25 | 2.40 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,700 | 16.25 | 2.11 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,000 | 16.92 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Finnegan | PHI | $5,400 | 10.84 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.26 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.05 | 2.30 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.87 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.53 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,100 | 7.87 | 2.54 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.81 | 1.96 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 8.79 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.34 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 9.56 | 2.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $10,700 | 9.16 | 0.86 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 9.56 | 2.28 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,900 | 6.59 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.90 | 2.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.61 | 1.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $10,400 | 9.56 | 0.92 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.34 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.15 | 1.92 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 9.57 | 2.52 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 9.57 | 2.52 |
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.