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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Jorge Alfaro |
| 1B | John Hicks |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Brandon Drury |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 108.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 22.28 | 1.86 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,300 | 22.10 | 1.96 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 20.21 | 1.89 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,700 | 16.50 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,000 | 11.22 | 2.24 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,600 | 13.65 | 2.07 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $6,800 | 13.62 | 2.00 |
| Noé Ramírez | MIL | $4,100 | 8.21 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.64 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $4,000 | 8.10 | 2.02 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 8.07 | 1.75 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,300 | 7.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,500 | 5.70 | 2.28 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 6.97 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $5,000 | 9.18 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,600 | 8.92 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,600 | 5.93 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 7.38 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.70 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,100 | 8.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.25 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 9.73 | 2.43 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.86 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 9.44 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 9.73 | 2.43 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,800 | 8.14 | 2.14 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.86 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 8.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,000 | 6.82 | 2.27 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,800 | 6.03 | 2.15 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.33 | 1.78 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 10.33 | 2.07 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 9.98 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 9.98 | 2.63 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.17 | 2.55 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 8.59 | 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.