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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Martín Prado |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 105.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,200 | 21.58 | 1.77 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,400 | 21.18 | 2.25 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,200 | 20.34 | 1.82 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $10,400 | 18.87 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $4,500 | 10.84 | 2.41 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,400 | 21.18 | 2.25 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $6,400 | 14.14 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $7,800 | 15.98 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,800 | 8.74 | 1.51 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 8.72 | 1.78 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,300 | 7.95 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.94 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,800 | 6.44 | 2.30 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,000 | 6.82 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.71 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $10,200 | 9.37 | 0.92 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.18 | 1.61 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 5.46 | 2.60 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,200 | 8.60 | 1.65 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.78 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.27 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 9.56 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.40 | 1.81 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 9.11 | 2.22 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $7,200 | 8.97 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 9.11 | 2.22 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 5.85 | 2.17 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.10 | 2.15 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 7.81 | 2.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 10.22 | 1.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,800 | 9.59 | 1.65 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.51 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,700 | 7.53 | 2.79 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.51 | 2.64 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,000 | 11.90 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.77 | 2.10 |
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $5,900 | 9.94 | 1.69 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 9.71 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,900 | 9.53 | 2.44 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
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.