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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | JaCoby Jones |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,500 | 23.98 | 2.09 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $9,300 | 20.41 | 2.19 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,200 | 20.08 | 1.79 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,900 | 15.59 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $9,300 | 20.41 | 2.19 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,500 | 23.98 | 2.09 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,000 | 12.19 | 2.03 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $5,700 | 11.38 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 9.04 | 1.64 |
| James McCann | CHW | $4,600 | 7.64 | 1.66 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 7.48 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.80 | 2.23 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,200 | 6.66 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,300 | 9.37 | 1.77 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.92 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $5,100 | 9.14 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 5.02 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 7.51 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,600 | 10.38 | 1.85 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.92 | 1.98 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 7.20 | 2.40 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.17 | 2.20 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,400 | 7.46 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 9.55 | 1.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.99 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 5.85 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 10.63 | 2.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,900 | 6.67 | 2.30 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.08 | 2.16 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 10.63 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.16 | 1.96 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.73 | 1.95 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 9.11 | 2.33 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
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.