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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 |
James Paxton |
P Two |
Stephen Strasburg |
C |
Andrew Knapp |
1B |
José Abreu |
2B |
José Peraza |
SS |
Trevor Story |
3B |
Brandon Drury |
OF One |
Curtis Granderson |
OF Two |
Charlie Blackmon |
OF Three |
José Martínez |
Salary |
$49,600 |
Expected Points |
111.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$9,400 |
23.54 |
2.50 |
Stephen Strasburg |
CHC |
$10,700 |
23.07 |
2.16 |
Clayton Kershaw |
STL |
$9,000 |
18.71 |
2.08 |
Noah Syndergaard |
CIN |
$9,800 |
18.25 |
1.86 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$9,400 |
23.54 |
2.50 |
David Price |
BOS |
$8,300 |
18.21 |
2.19 |
Jorge López |
CLE |
$5,800 |
12.69 |
2.19 |
Stephen Strasburg |
CHC |
$10,700 |
23.07 |
2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Andrew Knapp |
HOU |
$3,300 |
7.36 |
2.23 |
Welington Castillo |
MIN |
$3,400 |
7.31 |
2.15 |
Willson Contreras |
ATL |
$4,400 |
7.21 |
1.64 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$4,300 |
7.20 |
1.67 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Andrew Knapp |
HOU |
$3,300 |
7.36 |
2.23 |
Welington Castillo |
MIN |
$3,400 |
7.31 |
2.15 |
Yadier Molina |
WSH |
$3,300 |
6.96 |
2.11 |
Francisco Cervelli |
LAD |
$3,200 |
6.73 |
2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$5,700 |
9.63 |
1.69 |
Rhys Hoskins |
HOU |
$5,200 |
8.94 |
1.72 |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$3,800 |
8.47 |
2.23 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$9,400 |
8.46 |
0.90 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Eric Hosmer |
NYY |
$3,300 |
7.36 |
2.23 |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$3,800 |
8.47 |
2.23 |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$2,600 |
5.73 |
2.20 |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$3,300 |
7.04 |
2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,500 |
8.95 |
1.99 |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$4,500 |
8.48 |
1.89 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,600 |
8.26 |
2.30 |
Leury García |
MIN |
$4,100 |
8.25 |
2.01 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Peraza |
PHI |
$3,000 |
7.50 |
2.50 |
Josh Harrison |
LAD |
$3,100 |
7.32 |
2.36 |
Starlin Castro |
ARZ |
$2,900 |
6.71 |
2.31 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,600 |
8.26 |
2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$5,100 |
9.43 |
1.85 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$4,900 |
9.04 |
1.84 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$8,000 |
8.94 |
1.12 |
Jorge Polanco |
OAK |
$4,900 |
8.85 |
1.81 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$2,800 |
6.17 |
2.20 |
Andrelton Simmons |
MIL |
$3,800 |
7.89 |
2.08 |
Freddy Galvis |
SD |
$3,900 |
8.08 |
2.07 |
José Iglesias |
CHW |
$3,000 |
6.14 |
2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$5,400 |
10.14 |
1.88 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,900 |
9.68 |
1.98 |
Eugenio Suárez |
PHI |
$4,000 |
8.96 |
2.24 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,000 |
8.49 |
2.12 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Eugenio Suárez |
PHI |
$4,000 |
8.96 |
2.24 |
Brian Anderson |
ARZ |
$3,300 |
7.24 |
2.19 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,800 |
8.13 |
2.14 |
Zack Cozart |
MIL |
$2,800 |
5.97 |
2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mike Trout |
MIL |
$5,700 |
11.58 |
2.03 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,000 |
10.47 |
2.09 |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$5,400 |
10.34 |
1.92 |
David Dahl |
TB |
$4,900 |
10.01 |
2.04 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Curtis Granderson |
STL |
$3,100 |
7.35 |
2.37 |
Gerardo Parra |
TB |
$3,300 |
7.53 |
2.28 |
José Martínez |
WSH |
$3,500 |
7.96 |
2.28 |
Albert Almora Jr. |
ATL |
$3,200 |
7.14 |
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.