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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 | Lance Lynn |
| P Two | Brandon Woodruff |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Oscar Mercado |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 105.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $11,200 | 19.88 | 1.77 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $8,700 | 16.63 | 1.91 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,200 | 16.01 | 1.57 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,400 | 15.06 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Sparkman | NYY | $4,300 | 9.44 | 2.19 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,400 | 15.06 | 2.04 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $5,900 | 11.67 | 1.98 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,000 | 11.59 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.60 | 1.87 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 8.47 | 2.02 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.42 | 2.01 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $4,400 | 8.11 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.46 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.32 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.91 | 2.82 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.36 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.44 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 11.56 | 2.14 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 11.56 | 2.14 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.65 | 2.09 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.74 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 9.04 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 12.01 | 2.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.42 | 1.86 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,900 | 10.41 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.32 |
| Charlie Tilson | MIN | $2,800 | 6.50 | 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.