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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 | Jarlin García |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Derek Dietrich |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $45,600 |
| Expected Points | 109.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 28.20 | 2.22 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,400 | 26.66 | 2.15 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,900 | 23.79 | 2.00 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,800 | 23.62 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarlin García | ARZ | $4,900 | 12.75 | 2.60 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,000 | 16.41 | 2.34 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $5,700 | 13.03 | 2.29 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $5,600 | 12.53 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.54 | 2.04 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 7.51 | 1.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.50 | 1.79 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.43 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.53 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 9.11 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 9.08 | 2.11 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 9.11 | 2.68 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 8.73 | 2.43 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,900 | 8.74 | 2.24 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.58 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.58 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $10,300 | 8.98 | 0.87 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.72 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 9.78 | 2.27 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 8.79 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.76 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.09 | 1.98 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 7.68 | 2.48 |
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.