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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 | Reynaldo López |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Chase d’Arnaud |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Chase d’Arnaud |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 30.11 | 2.25 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,200 | 25.60 | 1.94 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $19,000 | 22.29 | 1.17 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $13,300 | 20.02 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo López | MIN | $4,700 | 14.36 | 3.06 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $8,000 | 19.72 | 2.47 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,400 | 17.22 | 2.33 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,600 | 19.58 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.02 | 2.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.93 | 1.76 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 7.81 | 2.06 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.51 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,400 | 5.48 | 2.28 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.41 | 1.96 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 9.36 | 2.28 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,700 | 8.99 | 1.91 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 8.84 | 2.33 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 9.36 | 2.28 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.29 | 2.06 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $5,300 | 9.26 | 1.75 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $9,100 | 8.68 | 0.95 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.54 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.73 | 2.27 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.54 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 11.48 | 2.05 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 8.78 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.76 | 2.44 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,200 | 9.17 | 1.76 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,900 | 8.76 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.76 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 12.32 | 2.09 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $5,100 | 10.22 | 2.00 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
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.