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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$14,600 |
14.50 |
0.99 |
Kyle Hendricks |
ATL |
$13,900 |
14.15 |
1.02 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kyle Hendricks |
ATL |
$13,900 |
14.15 |
1.02 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$14,600 |
14.50 |
0.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Yadier Molina |
WSH |
$7,500 |
7.70 |
1.03 |
Victor Caratini |
ATL |
$4,500 |
5.61 |
1.25 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Victor Caratini |
ATL |
$4,500 |
5.61 |
1.25 |
Yadier Molina |
WSH |
$7,500 |
7.70 |
1.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$10,200 |
9.37 |
0.92 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$8,800 |
9.35 |
1.06 |
Victor Caratini |
ATL |
$4,500 |
5.61 |
1.25 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Victor Caratini |
ATL |
$4,500 |
5.61 |
1.25 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$8,800 |
9.35 |
1.06 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$10,200 |
9.37 |
0.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ben Zobrist |
ATL |
$8,400 |
7.46 |
0.89 |
Kolten Wong |
WSH |
$5,100 |
6.84 |
1.34 |
Jedd Gyorko |
WSH |
$4,800 |
6.75 |
1.41 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jedd Gyorko |
WSH |
$4,800 |
6.75 |
1.41 |
Kolten Wong |
WSH |
$5,100 |
6.84 |
1.34 |
Ben Zobrist |
ATL |
$8,400 |
7.46 |
0.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Paul DeJong |
WSH |
$5,400 |
7.67 |
1.42 |
Addison Russell |
ATL |
$6,100 |
6.51 |
1.07 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Paul DeJong |
WSH |
$5,400 |
7.67 |
1.42 |
Addison Russell |
ATL |
$6,100 |
6.51 |
1.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$10,200 |
9.37 |
0.92 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$9,600 |
8.53 |
0.89 |
Jedd Gyorko |
WSH |
$4,800 |
6.75 |
1.41 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jedd Gyorko |
WSH |
$4,800 |
6.75 |
1.41 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$10,200 |
9.37 |
0.92 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$9,600 |
8.53 |
0.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kyle Schwarber |
ATL |
$9,200 |
8.08 |
0.88 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$7,200 |
8.00 |
1.11 |
Jason Heyward |
ATL |
$7,200 |
7.92 |
1.10 |
Marcell Ozuna |
WSH |
$5,800 |
7.67 |
1.32 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Dexter Fowler |
WSH |
$4,700 |
7.13 |
1.52 |
Marcell Ozuna |
WSH |
$5,800 |
7.67 |
1.32 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$7,200 |
8.00 |
1.11 |
Jason Heyward |
ATL |
$7,200 |
7.92 |
1.10 |
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.