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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 | Kenta Maeda |
| P Two | Mike Clevinger |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 109.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,700 | 19.49 | 2.24 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,000 | 17.40 | 1.93 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,300 | 16.94 | 1.64 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,000 | 16.21 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,700 | 19.49 | 2.24 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,400 | 14.02 | 2.19 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,700 | 15.90 | 2.06 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,500 | 14.70 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 9.02 | 1.80 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,700 | 7.93 | 1.69 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,600 | 7.39 | 1.61 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.36 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,800 | 6.07 | 2.17 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 5.84 | 2.09 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,500 | 7.17 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 9.50 | 2.07 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.14 | 1.60 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 5.56 | 2.22 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.10 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,700 | 8.92 | 1.90 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,400 | 8.38 | 1.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.29 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 5.95 | 1.98 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 8.09 | 1.97 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 8.94 | 1.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,700 | 8.34 | 2.25 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 12.27 | 2.19 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 9.90 | 2.30 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 9.75 | 1.68 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,900 | 9.51 | 2.44 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
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.