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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
Ross Stripling
P Two
Noah Syndergaard
C
Jett Bandy
1B
Jesús Aguilar
2B
Hernán Pérez
SS
Trevor Story
3B
Nolan Arenado
OF One
Matt Joyce
OF Two
Brett Gardner
OF Three
Hernán Pérez
Salary
$45,400
Expected Points
109.58
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Stephen Strasburg
CHC
$13,900
24.99
1.80
Charlie Morton
PIT
$12,800
23.52
1.84
Noah Syndergaard
CIN
$11,500
22.02
1.91
Jon Lester
ATL
$8,800
18.40
2.09
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Ross Stripling
STL
$4,400
12.72
2.89
David Hess
BAL
$4,000
9.51
2.38
David Price
BOS
$7,500
17.39
2.32
Jeff Samardzija
SF
$6,400
14.11
2.20
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Willson Contreras
ATL
$4,100
8.64
2.11
Gary Sánchez
DET
$4,400
8.57
1.95
J.T. Realmuto
ARZ
$3,700
8.04
2.17
Jett Bandy
CLE
$2,500
7.68
3.07
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jett Bandy
CLE
$2,500
7.68
3.07
James McCann
CHW
$3,000
7.37
2.46
Tyler Flowers
NYM
$2,600
6.16
2.37
Chance Sisco
BAL
$3,000
7.06
2.35
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Ryan Braun
CLE
$4,700
10.28
2.19
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$4,600
10.01
2.18
Cody Bellinger
STL
$4,600
9.56
2.08
Jesús Aguilar
CLE
$3,800
9.55
2.51
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jesús Aguilar
CLE
$3,800
9.55
2.51
Wilmer Flores
CIN
$3,000
7.24
2.41
Matt Olson
SEA
$3,500
8.30
2.37
Justin Bour
ARZ
$3,300
7.79
2.36
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Ozzie Albies
NYM
$5,200
10.32
1.98
DJ LeMahieu
TB
$4,400
9.98
2.27
José Altuve
PIT
$5,000
9.89
1.98
Asdrúbal Cabrera
CIN
$4,000
8.95
2.24
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Hernán Pérez
CLE
$3,300
8.94
2.71
David Bote
ATL
$2,500
6.61
2.64
Chase Utley
STL
$3,200
8.27
2.58
Adam Frazier
LAD
$3,000
7.10
2.37
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Trea Turner
CHC
$4,900
10.64
2.17
Trevor Story
TB
$4,600
10.22
2.22
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$5,400
10.14
1.88
Didi Gregorius
DET
$4,500
9.64
2.14
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Iglesias
CHW
$2,600
6.23
2.39
Eduardo Núñez
BOS
$3,300
7.70
2.33
Jean Segura
TEX
$4,000
9.30
2.32
Freddy Galvis
SD
$2,600
5.88
2.26
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nolan Arenado
TB
$5,500
12.48
2.27
Kris Bryant
ATL
$5,300
10.88
2.05
Josh Donaldson
KC
$4,400
9.46
2.15
Anthony Rendon
CHC
$4,300
9.01
2.10
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
David Bote
ATL
$2,500
6.61
2.64
Martín Prado
ARZ
$2,700
6.56
2.43
Jeimer Candelario
CHW
$3,700
8.58
2.32
Zack Cozart
MIL
$3,600
8.25
2.29
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Lorenzo Cain
NYY
$4,800
11.21
2.34
Bryce Harper
CHC
$5,700
10.92
1.91
Mookie Betts
BOS
$5,800
10.85
1.87
Aaron Judge
DET
$5,400
10.85
2.01
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Joyce
SEA
$2,900
8.09
2.79
Hernán Pérez
CLE
$3,300
8.94
2.71
Mikie Mahtook
CHW
$3,100
8.14
2.62
Brett Gardner
DET
$3,600
8.94
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.