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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 Leake |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Derek Dietrich |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $47,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,100 | 23.70 | 1.96 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,000 | 23.19 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,700 | 22.63 | 2.11 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,600 | 21.67 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | TEX | $4,800 | 12.65 | 2.64 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,500 | 15.68 | 2.41 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $6,800 | 16.40 | 2.41 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,000 | 23.19 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 7.93 | 1.93 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,000 | 9.64 | 2.41 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 11.29 | 2.57 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 8.85 | 2.27 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.76 | 2.25 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 11.29 | 2.57 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 8.17 | 2.55 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 11.11 | 2.27 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,500 | 9.62 | 2.14 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 11.11 | 2.27 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 5.83 | 2.16 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 12.39 | 2.21 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 10.69 | 2.32 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 8.17 | 2.55 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.32 | 1.89 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.35 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.29 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,200 | 8.30 | 2.59 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
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.