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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 | Aaron Nola |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Derek Dietrich |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 114.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,800 | 24.82 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,100 | 22.92 | 2.06 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,500 | 18.97 | 2.53 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 17.07 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,500 | 18.97 | 2.53 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $5,000 | 11.31 | 2.26 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,800 | 24.82 | 2.10 |
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $5,500 | 11.42 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.29 | 2.02 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Tim Federowicz | PIT | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 9.53 | 2.27 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $4,100 | 9.08 | 2.21 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 9.53 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.22 | 2.08 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,300 | 8.92 | 1.68 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,300 | 7.92 | 2.40 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.69 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.54 | 1.95 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 9.18 | 2.18 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 9.18 | 2.18 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,100 | 6.77 | 2.18 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,700 | 5.69 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 9.06 | 2.27 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $4,600 | 8.90 | 1.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 9.06 | 2.27 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,300 | 7.02 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 12.53 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,300 | 10.09 | 2.35 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,300 | 8.15 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,300 | 7.92 | 2.40 |
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.