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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Mike Clevinger |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Austin Nola |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Rio Ruiz |
| OF One | Dwight Smith Jr. |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Alex Dickerson |
| Salary | $47,800 |
| Expected Points | 104.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 21.45 | 1.91 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,600 | 21.02 | 2.19 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,800 | 19.70 | 1.82 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,100 | 19.18 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,000 | 15.63 | 2.23 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,600 | 21.02 | 2.19 |
| Elieser Hernandez | ARZ | $6,500 | 13.10 | 2.02 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,200 | 14.02 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,200 | 7.96 | 1.53 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $4,000 | 7.49 | 1.87 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 5.63 | 2.17 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.55 | 2.06 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,700 | 5.52 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,500 | 9.61 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $5,000 | 8.90 | 1.78 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.04 | 2.10 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 7.02 | 2.51 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.55 | 1.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 6.58 | 2.19 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.77 | 2.05 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 6.90 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.44 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.16 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.44 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.66 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.45 | 2.08 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $6,000 | 11.24 | 1.87 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
| Victor Reyes | CHW | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $3,000 | 6.59 | 2.20 |
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.