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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 | Walker Buehler |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | Will Smith |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Josh Reddick |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $8,900 | 19.77 | 2.22 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 19.69 | 2.05 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,000 | 14.01 | 2.00 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $5,100 | 5.00 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $8,900 | 19.77 | 2.22 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 19.69 | 2.05 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,000 | 14.01 | 2.00 |
| Cory Gearrin | SF | $4,000 | 3.95 | 0.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 8.13 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 7.43 | 1.62 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.23 | 1.64 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,000 | 7.14 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | SF | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.32 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 8.13 | 2.14 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,900 | 6.04 | 2.08 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,000 | 7.14 | 1.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,800 | 9.28 | 1.60 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,800 | 8.18 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,800 | 8.18 | 2.92 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,300 | 8.89 | 2.07 |
| David Freese | LAD | $4,000 | 7.98 | 2.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.04 | 1.88 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.22 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,400 | 7.57 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.22 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 6.54 | 2.04 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,700 | 7.14 | 1.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 7.77 | 1.73 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 6.92 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 7.77 | 1.73 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 6.92 | 1.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 8.68 | 1.67 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 8.47 | 1.97 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,100 | 8.16 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 7.44 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 6.95 | 2.04 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 8.47 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.99 | 2.10 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,100 | 8.42 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.99 | 2.10 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
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.