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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 Quintana |
| P Two | Nick Kingham |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Jake Marisnick |
| Salary | $42,100 |
| Expected Points | 99.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,400 | 21.65 | 1.75 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $11,700 | 21.41 | 1.83 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,800 | 18.81 | 1.92 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $10,800 | 18.75 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kingham | LAD | $6,800 | 14.69 | 2.16 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $5,000 | 10.26 | 2.05 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,600 | 15.48 | 2.04 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | ARZ | $6,100 | 12.47 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.81 | 1.82 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.61 | 2.46 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 10.64 | 2.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 9.54 | 2.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.27 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.14 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.64 | 1.90 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.78 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
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.