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Optimal Lineup
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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 | Walker Buehler |
| P Two | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C | Pedro Severino |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $46,200 |
| Expected Points | 108.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $11,900 | 20.53 | 1.72 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,300 | 19.07 | 2.05 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,900 | 18.36 | 2.06 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,500 | 18.18 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $5,700 | 12.96 | 2.27 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,500 | 18.18 | 2.14 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,300 | 13.33 | 2.12 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,900 | 18.36 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.51 | 2.13 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.81 | 2.17 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.54 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Francisco Peña | WSH | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
| Andrew Susac | CLE | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,800 | 9.02 | 2.37 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 8.88 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,800 | 9.02 | 2.37 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 10.56 | 2.71 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 9.08 | 2.21 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 8.90 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 10.56 | 2.71 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 9.45 | 2.49 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,600 | 10.65 | 1.90 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 9.85 | 2.52 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,700 | 7.63 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 9.85 | 2.52 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.75 | 2.30 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 9.86 | 2.59 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 8.87 | 2.69 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 8.45 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 8.87 | 2.69 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 9.86 | 2.59 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.87 | 1.98 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.31 | 2.02 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,600 | 9.79 | 2.13 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 9.45 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,300 | 8.33 | 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.