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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 | Lucas Giolito |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | John Ryan Murphy |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Odúbel Herrera |
| OF Two | Ian Desmond |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $46,500 |
| Expected Points | 113.79 |
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 | 31.47 | 2.25 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $13,900 | 27.73 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,300 | 24.43 | 1.99 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $9,500 | 19.44 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $4,100 | 11.08 | 2.70 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $6,400 | 16.86 | 2.63 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $6,700 | 17.48 | 2.61 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,400 | 16.25 | 2.54 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.36 | 2.04 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,300 | 7.96 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 7.55 | 2.36 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,800 | 6.57 | 2.35 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.53 | 2.25 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 10.18 | 2.37 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.72 | 2.64 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 10.95 | 2.23 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.59 | 2.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 10.04 | 2.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 6.16 | 2.28 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 10.04 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 11.48 | 2.34 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.81 | 2.09 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 9.63 | 2.67 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 9.63 | 2.67 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.99 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.50 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.72 | 2.64 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,100 | 7.94 | 2.56 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,100 | 7.94 | 2.56 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
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.