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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Kevin Gausman |
| C | Austin Wynns |
| 1B | Steve Pearce |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Brian Anderson |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Aaron Hicks |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,100 | 24.61 | 2.22 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 19.49 | 2.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,300 | 18.17 | 2.19 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,300 | 17.51 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,100 | 24.61 | 2.22 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,300 | 18.17 | 2.19 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 19.49 | 2.10 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,300 | 15.38 | 1.85 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,200 | 7.78 | 1.50 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.76 | 1.65 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,400 | 6.71 | 1.52 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,900 | 6.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,800 | 5.94 | 2.12 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,800 | 5.63 | 2.01 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $3,000 | 5.97 | 1.99 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,200 | 6.33 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,100 | 9.09 | 1.78 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.94 | 1.82 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,800 | 8.58 | 1.48 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 8.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 7.73 | 2.27 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.15 | 1.90 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 7.83 | 1.96 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $3,900 | 7.66 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $3,900 | 7.66 | 1.96 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 7.83 | 1.96 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.15 | 1.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $10,000 | 9.32 | 0.93 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.10 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,800 | 7.37 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,700 | 9.82 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 8.36 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,200 | 6.82 | 2.13 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,300 | 6.71 | 2.03 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 8.17 | 1.99 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.10 | 1.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.36 | 2.03 |
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $5,600 | 10.09 | 1.80 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $10,600 | 9.15 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,700 | 7.82 | 2.11 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.09 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,300 | 6.78 | 2.05 |
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.