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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 | Daniel Norris |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Omar Narváez |
| 1B | Mark Reynolds |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $45,300 |
| Expected Points | 104.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 24.46 | 2.16 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,300 | 18.43 | 1.79 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $8,700 | 16.10 | 1.85 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,100 | 15.70 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $5,000 | 12.48 | 2.50 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 24.46 | 2.16 |
| David Hess | BAL | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,400 | 15.25 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,100 | 8.24 | 1.62 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.15 | 1.99 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $4,200 | 7.89 | 1.88 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,700 | 7.59 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,700 | 5.87 | 2.17 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.75 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 11.36 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 9.04 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,000 | 8.35 | 2.78 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
| David Bote | ATL | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.76 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $5,000 | 8.68 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.33 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.23 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 11.02 | 2.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 10.90 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.52 | 2.02 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,000 | 9.29 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 6.67 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 11.02 | 2.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 11.75 | 2.30 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 8.80 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 8.61 | 2.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 11.75 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $5,000 | 10.86 | 2.17 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.14 | 1.78 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.50 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.47 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.44 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
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.