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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 | David Price |
| P Two | Alex Wood |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Matt Adams |
| OF Three | Michael Conforto |
| Salary | $44,200 |
| Expected Points | 104.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,100 | 23.51 | 1.94 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,700 | 19.21 | 1.98 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $11,200 | 17.91 | 1.60 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,100 | 17.00 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $4,000 | 10.39 | 2.60 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $4,400 | 11.19 | 2.54 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $5,300 | 12.03 | 2.27 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,900 | 14.80 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,900 | 8.08 | 2.07 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 7.50 | 1.53 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.08 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,800 | 9.22 | 2.43 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,800 | 9.22 | 2.43 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 8.45 | 2.41 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.83 | 1.93 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 9.25 | 2.89 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 8.67 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 9.25 | 2.89 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.14 | 2.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 9.25 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.96 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 9.25 | 2.89 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.02 | 1.95 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.96 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 11.36 | 1.99 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 11.10 | 1.95 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.05 | 1.87 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,600 | 7.46 | 2.87 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,500 | 9.03 | 2.58 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
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.