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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 | Alex Wood |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Max Kepler |
| Salary | $47,200 |
| Expected Points | 107.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,900 | 23.09 | 1.66 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,800 | 22.08 | 2.04 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,000 | 19.05 | 1.91 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,200 | 18.22 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tomlin | LAA | $4,400 | 10.32 | 2.35 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | ARZ | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $7,800 | 17.02 | 2.18 |
| Jaime García | DET | $5,500 | 11.37 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.08 | 1.88 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,400 | 5.70 | 2.38 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,600 | 5.98 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.08 | 1.85 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,000 | 8.88 | 2.22 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,100 | 7.83 | 2.52 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.79 | 2.04 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 8.96 | 2.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.10 | 2.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $11,200 | 9.14 | 0.82 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 8.56 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 10.96 | 2.19 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 10.26 | 2.33 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,700 | 7.71 | 2.86 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,100 | 7.83 | 2.52 |
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.