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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 | Mike Minor |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Daniel Palka |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $46,600 |
| Expected Points | 114.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,000 | 30.87 | 2.20 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,800 | 26.07 | 2.41 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,500 | 23.75 | 2.26 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $11,900 | 23.07 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Minor | TOR | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,800 | 26.07 | 2.41 |
| David Hess | BAL | $4,600 | 11.06 | 2.40 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $4,000 | 9.34 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $8,900 | 9.13 | 1.03 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,900 | 7.94 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.51 | 2.50 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 9.58 | 2.46 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,400 | 9.14 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,400 | 9.14 | 2.69 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 9.58 | 2.46 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $8,300 | 10.01 | 1.21 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.76 | 2.27 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,300 | 9.39 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 9.35 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 9.11 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 8.73 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.61 | 1.96 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,800 | 10.10 | 0.94 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.62 | 2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 8.44 | 2.64 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.62 | 2.40 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.19 | 2.18 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.79 | 2.36 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.48 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,400 | 8.86 | 2.61 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,800 | 9.78 | 2.57 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
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.