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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 | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $46,900 |
| Expected Points | 113.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,800 | 23.67 | 2.42 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,200 | 21.90 | 1.79 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,700 | 17.68 | 2.30 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,700 | 16.43 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,800 | 23.67 | 2.42 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,700 | 17.68 | 2.30 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,200 | 16.00 | 2.22 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $6,100 | 13.31 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 8.70 | 1.89 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.33 | 2.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.25 | 1.83 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.27 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,000 | 6.81 | 2.27 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,500 | 5.65 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 9.21 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 8.77 | 2.50 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,500 | 9.69 | 1.76 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.11 | 1.94 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.91 | 2.33 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,700 | 8.55 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 9.61 | 2.34 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 9.30 | 1.69 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 8.28 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 5.70 | 2.37 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 9.61 | 2.34 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 10.85 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,600 | 10.75 | 1.92 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 10.36 | 1.79 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 9.63 | 2.41 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 9.58 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
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.