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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,600 | 16.82 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,600 | 16.82 | 1.59 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $5,000 | 6.88 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $5,000 | 6.88 | 1.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $7,800 | 8.47 | 1.09 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $4,600 | 6.74 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $4,600 | 6.74 | 1.46 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $7,800 | 8.47 | 1.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $6,200 | 9.17 | 1.48 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $9,600 | 8.27 | 0.86 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $7,600 | 7.24 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $6,200 | 9.17 | 1.48 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $7,600 | 7.24 | 0.95 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $9,600 | 8.27 | 0.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $8,800 | 9.39 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $8,800 | 9.39 | 1.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $8,000 | 9.75 | 1.22 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $6,400 | 6.97 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $8,000 | 9.75 | 1.22 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $6,400 | 6.97 | 1.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $10,000 | 10.05 | 1.00 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $7,200 | 9.83 | 1.36 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $10,200 | 9.52 | 0.93 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $6,800 | 8.38 | 1.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $7,200 | 9.83 | 1.36 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $5,600 | 7.62 | 1.36 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $6,800 | 8.38 | 1.23 |
| Nomar Mazara | TOR | $7,000 | 7.28 | 1.04 |
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.