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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 | José Quintana |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Daniel Murphy |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Raimel Tapia |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,200 | 24.21 | 1.98 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 23.80 | 2.20 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,200 | 17.62 | 1.73 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,400 | 16.93 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flynn | NYY | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 23.80 | 2.20 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,300 | 15.26 | 2.09 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,200 | 24.21 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,800 | 8.27 | 1.72 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $7,400 | 8.15 | 1.10 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.04 | 2.17 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.04 | 2.17 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,700 | 5.80 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 10.72 | 2.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.00 | 1.92 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 10.72 | 2.44 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 8.90 | 2.17 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 10.17 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 8.77 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 10.17 | 2.68 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.79 | 2.11 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.79 | 2.04 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $9,600 | 9.26 | 0.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 8.79 | 2.20 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,200 | 6.96 | 2.17 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.79 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 11.79 | 2.41 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,800 | 9.09 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 11.79 | 2.41 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,300 | 7.57 | 2.29 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 6.37 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 12.75 | 2.20 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,000 | 11.76 | 2.35 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.30 | 1.95 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.52 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $3,800 | 9.25 | 2.43 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $4,000 | 9.66 | 2.42 |
| Willie Calhoun | TOR | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
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.