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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 | Tyler Mahle |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Jake Bauers |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Rhys Hoskins |
| Salary | $46,500 |
| Expected Points | 109.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,600 | 24.42 | 1.80 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 23.97 | 2.33 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,500 | 18.41 | 2.17 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,300 | 18.02 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $5,900 | 15.40 | 2.61 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,100 | 14.82 | 2.43 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 23.97 | 2.33 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $5,800 | 13.28 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 7.95 | 1.66 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $5,400 | 7.83 | 1.45 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.63 | 1.96 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,800 | 7.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.27 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,000 | 6.57 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,200 | 9.48 | 1.03 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,500 | 8.83 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,400 | 8.79 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 8.47 | 2.42 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 11.35 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 9.30 | 1.66 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 8.88 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.93 | 2.10 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 10.59 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $9,400 | 8.71 | 0.93 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $6,900 | 8.65 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 12.36 | 2.06 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 9.71 | 2.37 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 9.56 | 1.77 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $3,300 | 8.57 | 2.60 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,500 | 8.42 | 2.41 |
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.