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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 |
Chase Anderson |
P Two |
Marco Estrada |
C |
Evan Gattis |
1B |
Matt Olson |
2B |
Travis Shaw |
SS |
Tim Anderson |
3B |
Justin Turner |
OF One |
Avisaíl García |
OF Two |
Curtis Granderson |
OF Three |
Whit Merrifield |
Salary |
$46,900 |
Expected Points |
102.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gerrit Cole |
LAD |
$13,300 |
23.94 |
1.80 |
Corey Kluber |
LAA |
$11,000 |
21.26 |
1.93 |
Zack Wheeler |
CIN |
$9,300 |
18.92 |
2.03 |
Alex Wood |
STL |
$8,000 |
15.78 |
1.97 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chase Anderson |
CLE |
$6,600 |
15.70 |
2.38 |
Marco Estrada |
KC |
$6,800 |
15.70 |
2.31 |
Zack Wheeler |
CIN |
$9,300 |
18.92 |
2.03 |
Alex Wood |
STL |
$8,000 |
15.78 |
1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$3,900 |
7.69 |
1.97 |
Mitch Garver |
OAK |
$3,700 |
7.66 |
2.07 |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$4,000 |
7.55 |
1.89 |
Francisco Cervelli |
LAD |
$4,100 |
7.22 |
1.76 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,100 |
6.67 |
2.15 |
Mitch Garver |
OAK |
$3,700 |
7.66 |
2.07 |
Mike Zunino |
TEX |
$2,900 |
5.80 |
2.00 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$3,600 |
7.20 |
2.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$5,500 |
9.59 |
1.74 |
Matt Olson |
SEA |
$4,100 |
9.39 |
2.29 |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$4,600 |
9.16 |
1.99 |
Miguel Sanó |
OAK |
$4,600 |
9.06 |
1.97 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Olson |
SEA |
$4,100 |
9.39 |
2.29 |
Kendrys Morales |
KC |
$3,500 |
7.76 |
2.22 |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$3,100 |
6.83 |
2.20 |
Trey Mancini |
BAL |
$3,700 |
7.48 |
2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,700 |
9.13 |
1.94 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$4,300 |
8.98 |
2.09 |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$4,900 |
8.98 |
1.83 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,000 |
8.92 |
2.23 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joe Panik |
SF |
$3,300 |
7.47 |
2.26 |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$3,800 |
8.55 |
2.25 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,000 |
8.92 |
2.23 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$4,300 |
8.98 |
2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$5,300 |
10.11 |
1.91 |
Tim Anderson |
MIN |
$4,300 |
9.12 |
2.12 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,700 |
8.98 |
1.91 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,600 |
8.95 |
1.95 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Marwin González |
PIT |
$3,500 |
7.88 |
2.25 |
Tim Anderson |
MIN |
$4,300 |
9.12 |
2.12 |
Jorge Polanco |
OAK |
$4,200 |
8.55 |
2.03 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,300 |
8.70 |
2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Turner |
STL |
$4,500 |
9.25 |
2.05 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,700 |
9.13 |
1.94 |
Miguel Sanó |
OAK |
$4,600 |
9.06 |
1.97 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$4,300 |
9.01 |
2.09 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Yandy Díaz |
LAA |
$3,500 |
7.91 |
2.26 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$4,300 |
9.01 |
2.09 |
Evan Longoria |
SF |
$3,000 |
6.24 |
2.08 |
Justin Turner |
STL |
$4,500 |
9.25 |
2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Khris Davis |
SEA |
$5,000 |
10.32 |
2.06 |
Christian Yelich |
ARZ |
$5,100 |
10.04 |
1.97 |
Eddie Rosario |
OAK |
$4,800 |
9.98 |
2.08 |
Lorenzo Cain |
NYY |
$4,600 |
9.32 |
2.03 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Avisaíl García |
MIN |
$3,700 |
8.36 |
2.26 |
Marwin González |
PIT |
$3,500 |
7.88 |
2.25 |
Jake Cave |
DET |
$3,200 |
7.20 |
2.25 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,000 |
8.92 |
2.23 |
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.