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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 | Danny Duffy |
| P Two | Tyson Ross |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Buster Posey |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $41,400 |
| Expected Points | 104.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $10,800 | 19.51 | 1.81 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $12,100 | 19.07 | 1.58 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $17,200 | 19.06 | 1.11 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $9,200 | 18.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.12 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,500 | 17.65 | 2.35 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $5,300 | 12.24 | 2.31 |
| Austin Bibens-Dirkx | TOR | $4,000 | 8.52 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,200 | 8.13 | 2.54 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.92 | 1.76 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 7.84 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,200 | 8.13 | 2.54 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.45 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.36 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.45 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $8,100 | 9.44 | 1.16 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.33 | 2.12 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.18 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.45 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $8,500 | 8.88 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $10,400 | 9.57 | 0.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 8.94 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Pedro Florimón | HOU | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.30 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 9.04 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.56 | 1.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.50 | 2.09 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.68 | 2.02 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 10.28 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.76 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
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.