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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 | Lance Lynn |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Ryan Goins |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Tyler O’Neill |
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,100 | 30.41 | 2.32 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,900 | 26.81 | 2.08 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,700 | 20.03 | 1.71 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,500 | 19.61 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $4,500 | 13.18 | 2.93 |
| Chad Bettis | TB | $6,300 | 14.70 | 2.33 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,100 | 30.41 | 2.32 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $8,500 | 19.19 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.95 | 2.07 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.05 | 2.06 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 9.05 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 9.05 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.81 | 2.35 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.84 | 2.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,300 | 8.95 | 1.69 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 11.07 | 2.01 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.52 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 10.17 | 2.42 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 10.17 | 2.42 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.36 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 9.18 | 2.48 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 9.18 | 2.48 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.20 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $3,600 | 9.58 | 2.66 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,600 | 9.44 | 2.62 |
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.