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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Michael Fulmer |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Yuli Gurriel |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Travis Jankowski |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,600 | 27.16 | 2.00 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,600 | 17.81 | 1.86 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,400 | 17.06 | 1.81 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,000 | 16.17 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gant | WSH | $4,200 | 10.23 | 2.44 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,000 | 16.17 | 2.02 |
| Jarlin García | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.81 | 2.00 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $13,600 | 27.16 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 7.87 | 1.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.86 | 2.07 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,100 | 9.36 | 2.28 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,100 | 9.36 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 9.91 | 2.20 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,300 | 8.76 | 2.04 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 8.53 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.26 | 2.29 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 9.91 | 2.20 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.24 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.91 | 1.98 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,500 | 8.05 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 5.44 | 2.27 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 7.24 | 2.26 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.24 | 2.19 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 8.98 | 2.30 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,900 | 8.61 | 1.76 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $4,100 | 8.58 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 8.98 | 2.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.26 | 2.29 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,900 | 10.61 | 1.80 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,400 | 9.38 | 2.76 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
| Jake Smolinski | SEA | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,800 | 9.08 | 2.39 |
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.