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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 | Jack Flaherty |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 115.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,400 | 24.87 | 2.39 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,100 | 21.17 | 2.10 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,500 | 21.10 | 2.22 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 20.22 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,400 | 24.87 | 2.39 |
| Reynaldo López | MIN | $6,800 | 16.07 | 2.36 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,500 | 21.10 | 2.22 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,100 | 21.17 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,900 | 7.80 | 1.59 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 7.15 | 2.04 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.12 | 1.78 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,800 | 7.01 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.26 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 7.15 | 2.04 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,400 | 6.66 | 1.96 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 8.86 | 1.53 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,500 | 8.69 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,600 | 7.66 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,900 | 8.72 | 1.78 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 8.61 | 1.72 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 8.46 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.72 | 2.07 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,400 | 9.08 | 1.68 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,700 | 8.53 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.72 | 2.07 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.18 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.27 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.07 | 2.21 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.20 | 1.93 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,700 | 10.74 | 1.88 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.66 | 1.90 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,800 | 10.19 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 6.79 | 2.19 |
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.