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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Alex Gordon |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Odúbel Herrera |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $13,000 | 25.88 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,400 | 23.81 | 1.92 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 19.73 | 1.76 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,300 | 17.71 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $5,600 | 12.25 | 2.19 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,300 | 17.71 | 2.13 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,300 | 15.39 | 2.11 |
| Tyler Chatwood | ATL | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.97 | 1.90 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 7.71 | 2.03 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.62 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,300 | 9.73 | 2.26 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.25 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,000 | 8.29 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,300 | 9.73 | 2.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 9.01 | 1.92 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 6.08 | 2.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.52 | 1.83 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $4,400 | 9.22 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.27 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.40 | 1.93 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.39 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
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.