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Optimal Lineup
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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 |
Madison Bumgarner |
P Two |
Carlos Carrasco |
C |
Gary Sánchez |
1B |
Edwin Encarnacion |
2B |
Greg Garcia |
SS |
Greg Garcia |
3B |
Tim Beckham |
OF One |
Kole Calhoun |
OF Two |
A.J. Pollock |
OF Three |
Giancarlo Stanton |
Salary |
$50,000 |
Expected Points |
111.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$13,500 |
26.04 |
1.93 |
Carlos Carrasco |
LAA |
$10,200 |
21.30 |
2.09 |
Madison Bumgarner |
SF |
$10,900 |
20.87 |
1.91 |
Clayton Kershaw |
STL |
$11,900 |
20.45 |
1.72 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nick Tropeano |
MIL |
$5,200 |
11.66 |
2.24 |
Anthony DeSclafani |
PHI |
$6,300 |
13.62 |
2.16 |
Carlos Carrasco |
LAA |
$10,200 |
21.30 |
2.09 |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$13,500 |
26.04 |
1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,100 |
9.50 |
2.32 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$4,600 |
8.23 |
1.79 |
John Hicks |
CHW |
$3,800 |
7.62 |
2.01 |
J.T. Realmuto |
ARZ |
$4,600 |
7.48 |
1.63 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,100 |
9.50 |
2.32 |
Josh Phegley |
SEA |
$2,900 |
6.41 |
2.21 |
Chris Iannetta |
TB |
$3,300 |
7.01 |
2.12 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,500 |
7.39 |
2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Edwin Encarnacion |
LAA |
$4,400 |
10.50 |
2.39 |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,600 |
9.54 |
2.07 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,300 |
9.52 |
2.21 |
Brandon Belt |
SF |
$3,900 |
8.58 |
2.20 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$3,300 |
7.97 |
2.42 |
Edwin Encarnacion |
LAA |
$4,400 |
10.50 |
2.39 |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$2,900 |
6.66 |
2.29 |
Pablo Sandoval |
SF |
$3,300 |
7.42 |
2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,400 |
9.56 |
2.17 |
Yoán Moncada |
MIN |
$4,000 |
9.55 |
2.39 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$4,500 |
9.22 |
2.05 |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$5,000 |
9.02 |
1.80 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Greg Garcia |
WSH |
$2,500 |
6.16 |
2.46 |
Yoán Moncada |
MIN |
$4,000 |
9.55 |
2.39 |
Yangervis Solarte |
SD |
$3,500 |
8.32 |
2.38 |
Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$3,600 |
8.47 |
2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$5,500 |
11.47 |
2.09 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$5,000 |
9.63 |
1.93 |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$4,800 |
8.87 |
1.85 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$5,200 |
8.84 |
1.70 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Greg Garcia |
WSH |
$2,500 |
6.16 |
2.46 |
Sean Rodríguez |
LAD |
$2,600 |
6.25 |
2.40 |
Paul DeJong |
WSH |
$3,800 |
8.56 |
2.25 |
Andrelton Simmons |
MIL |
$3,200 |
7.06 |
2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$5,100 |
9.56 |
1.87 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,700 |
9.31 |
1.98 |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$3,400 |
8.58 |
2.52 |
Eduardo Escobar |
OAK |
$4,000 |
8.47 |
2.12 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tim Beckham |
BAL |
$2,900 |
7.44 |
2.56 |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$3,400 |
8.58 |
2.52 |
Yangervis Solarte |
SD |
$3,500 |
8.32 |
2.38 |
Pablo Sandoval |
SF |
$3,300 |
7.42 |
2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Giancarlo Stanton |
DET |
$5,000 |
12.02 |
2.40 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$5,800 |
11.28 |
1.94 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,200 |
10.94 |
2.10 |
Andrew Benintendi |
BOS |
$5,400 |
10.58 |
1.96 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kole Calhoun |
MIL |
$2,900 |
7.06 |
2.43 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
DET |
$5,000 |
12.02 |
2.40 |
Sean Rodríguez |
LAD |
$2,600 |
6.25 |
2.40 |
Curtis Granderson |
STL |
$3,700 |
8.85 |
2.39 |
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.