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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Niko Goodrum |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Max Kepler |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.06 |
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 | 26.00 | 2.36 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,500 | 19.16 | 2.02 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,200 | 17.91 | 1.95 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $9,400 | 17.34 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 26.00 | 2.36 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,200 | 17.07 | 2.08 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,500 | 19.16 | 2.02 |
| Jorge López | CLE | $5,000 | 10.05 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 9.09 | 1.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.50 | 1.79 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,400 | 7.36 | 1.67 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 6.79 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.44 | 2.47 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,000 | 6.23 | 2.08 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,300 | 4.59 | 2.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 9.63 | 1.72 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 8.69 | 1.81 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 8.43 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.23 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 8.88 | 1.89 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 8.25 | 2.29 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 8.06 | 1.83 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 8.00 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,900 | 6.67 | 2.30 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 8.25 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,700 | 10.38 | 1.82 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.58 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 7.06 | 1.96 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 8.36 | 1.94 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,200 | 5.89 | 1.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.74 | 1.84 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.57 | 1.88 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $3,300 | 6.87 | 2.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.22 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.41 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.09 | 1.95 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,800 | 10.54 | 1.82 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,400 | 9.49 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,400 | 5.69 | 2.37 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.34 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,700 | 8.26 | 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.