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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 | Aaron Nola |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | David Bote |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | David Bote |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 120.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,500 | 26.93 | 2.15 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,800 | 26.32 | 2.69 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,500 | 24.14 | 2.10 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,600 | 19.53 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,800 | 26.32 | 2.69 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $8,200 | 18.34 | 2.24 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,500 | 26.93 | 2.15 |
| Corey Oswalt | CIN | $5,600 | 11.91 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.23 | 1.91 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.89 | 2.02 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,200 | 8.71 | 1.67 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,100 | 8.55 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,300 | 7.38 | 2.24 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 7.93 | 2.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,700 | 9.18 | 1.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,400 | 9.16 | 1.70 |
| David Bote | ATL | $3,400 | 9.04 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $3,400 | 9.04 | 2.66 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.40 | 2.18 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 11.42 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.31 | 1.98 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 8.17 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $3,400 | 9.04 | 2.66 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.45 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 12.00 | 2.00 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.58 | 2.03 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kemp | STL | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,300 | 9.93 | 2.31 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
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.