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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 99.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,400 | 18.54 | 1.78 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,700 | 17.62 | 2.03 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,800 | 16.18 | 1.65 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $9,200 | 15.99 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,700 | 15.48 | 2.31 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 15.11 | 2.13 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,700 | 17.62 | 2.03 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $6,900 | 13.94 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,600 | 9.31 | 1.66 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,500 | 7.77 | 1.73 |
| James McCann | CHW | $4,300 | 7.13 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,900 | 6.15 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 8.59 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 8.21 | 2.00 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,400 | 9.40 | 1.74 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 8.81 | 1.73 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,300 | 7.96 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.34 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,700 | 6.07 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.45 | 2.17 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $4,300 | 8.42 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 8.16 | 2.21 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.45 | 2.17 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $4,300 | 8.42 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 8.96 | 1.79 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 8.78 | 1.95 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,600 | 8.54 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 8.43 | 2.16 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,100 | 6.31 | 2.04 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 8.06 | 2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 9.49 | 2.11 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 9.32 | 1.70 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.17 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
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.