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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Luis Castillo |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 113.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 25.82 | 2.35 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,600 | 22.83 | 2.15 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,100 | 20.26 | 2.23 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,500 | 17.82 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 25.82 | 2.35 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,100 | 20.26 | 2.23 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,600 | 22.83 | 2.15 |
| Daniel Hudson | LAD | $4,000 | 7.90 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $8,400 | 7.97 | 0.95 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 7.92 | 1.72 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.65 | 1.70 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,700 | 7.45 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.52 | 2.21 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 7.26 | 2.20 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,800 | 5.91 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,900 | 9.24 | 1.57 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,500 | 8.88 | 1.61 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,600 | 8.83 | 0.92 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,700 | 8.62 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.34 | 2.12 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,500 | 9.04 | 1.64 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.58 | 1.87 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,900 | 8.56 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,900 | 8.56 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 10.29 | 1.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,000 | 9.59 | 0.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.66 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,000 | 6.11 | 2.04 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.27 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 10.88 | 1.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $9,000 | 9.97 | 1.11 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.31 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.79 | 2.19 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,500 | 7.40 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.07 | 1.94 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $10,800 | 10.53 | 0.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.53 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.42 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
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.