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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Pat Valaika |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Matt Kemp |
| OF Two | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Three | Marcell Ozuna |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 114.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 28.19 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,100 | 24.83 | 2.24 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $20,400 | 24.13 | 1.18 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,700 | 20.59 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,200 | 19.36 | 2.36 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 28.19 | 2.26 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $7,200 | 16.17 | 2.25 |
| Taylor Cole | KC | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $5,600 | 8.53 | 1.52 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,300 | 7.67 | 1.78 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 7.62 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,600 | 5.33 | 2.05 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 6.37 | 1.99 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,300 | 6.53 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.69 | 1.67 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $8,200 | 9.19 | 1.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,600 | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.20 | 2.40 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,700 | 8.37 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.20 | 2.40 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.17 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.63 | 1.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,900 | 10.22 | 1.15 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 9.92 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,500 | 5.39 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,700 | 8.78 | 1.87 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,400 | 12.08 | 2.24 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.93 | 1.99 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,300 | 9.92 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,400 | 12.08 | 2.24 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
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.