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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 | Blake Snell |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Yadiel Rivera |
| OF One | Delino DeShields |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,400 | 26.53 | 2.33 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,300 | 20.83 | 2.02 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $11,300 | 18.50 | 1.64 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,500 | 17.61 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,400 | 26.53 | 2.33 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $5,900 | 13.52 | 2.29 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $6,100 | 13.93 | 2.28 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,300 | 13.77 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.45 | 1.84 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,800 | 7.97 | 1.66 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $4,300 | 7.26 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.40 | 2.21 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,900 | 9.02 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,600 | 7.42 | 2.06 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $10,400 | 9.98 | 0.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 8.80 | 1.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 5.98 | 2.39 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.83 | 2.36 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.06 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,200 | 8.29 | 1.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.87 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,300 | 9.67 | 1.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 8.93 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,200 | 5.50 | 2.50 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 8.93 | 2.35 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,500 | 5.76 | 2.30 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.56 | 2.03 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.12 | 1.92 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 9.87 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Cordell | MIN | $2,600 | 6.09 | 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.