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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| P Two | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Ian Desmond |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,900 | 20.26 | 2.05 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,400 | 19.00 | 1.83 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,700 | 16.56 | 1.71 |
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $8,600 | 16.21 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,900 | 20.26 | 2.05 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $6,500 | 12.44 | 1.91 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,400 | 14.08 | 1.90 |
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $8,600 | 16.21 | 1.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $10,200 | 8.80 | 0.86 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,200 | 8.53 | 1.64 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 10.54 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 9.19 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.70 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.35 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 7.26 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,200 | 8.80 | 1.69 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $9,200 | 8.44 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,400 | 8.40 | 2.47 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 5.93 | 2.28 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 11.66 | 2.01 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.28 | 2.10 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.28 | 2.10 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 8.03 | 2.01 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 11.66 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 5.92 | 1.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.59 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 10.30 | 1.87 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.51 | 1.76 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 9.38 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,600 | 6.77 | 2.60 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.58 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.16 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.67 | 2.22 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.23 |
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.67 | 2.22 |
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.