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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| P Two | Caleb Smith |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Ryan Goins |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Hunter Dozier |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Ender Inciarte |
| OF Three | Christian Yelich |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,000 | 21.49 | 1.95 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $9,200 | 20.49 | 2.23 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,000 | 19.85 | 1.99 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 18.72 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $9,200 | 20.49 | 2.23 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $5,500 | 11.82 | 2.15 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $8,500 | 17.24 | 2.03 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,000 | 13.97 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.42 | 1.87 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,200 | 8.33 | 1.60 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $8,200 | 7.99 | 0.97 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,500 | 7.82 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 5.72 | 2.20 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,100 | 6.70 | 2.16 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 6.92 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 8.58 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 7.62 | 2.24 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,200 | 6.98 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 8.03 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,400 | 10.82 | 2.00 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $9,400 | 8.89 | 0.95 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,700 | 8.50 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,400 | 5.40 | 2.25 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 7.93 | 2.20 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 6.71 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.73 | 1.95 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 7.09 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 5.58 | 1.99 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,200 | 9.42 | 1.81 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,500 | 7.38 | 2.11 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 8.22 | 2.05 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,700 | 7.56 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.71 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.68 | 1.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.57 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,900 | 7.32 | 2.52 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,800 | 8.36 | 2.20 |
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.