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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 | Robbie Ray |
| P Two | Mike Clevinger |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Neil Walker |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Jon Jay |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $12,100 | 23.96 | 1.98 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,500 | 19.90 | 1.59 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,900 | 19.32 | 1.77 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,700 | 15.15 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,500 | 13.47 | 2.07 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $12,100 | 23.96 | 1.98 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,900 | 14.84 | 1.88 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,900 | 19.32 | 1.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,400 | 9.39 | 1.74 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.83 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.82 | 1.91 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,700 | 7.72 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,700 | 5.98 | 2.21 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,700 | 5.85 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.76 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 8.36 | 1.86 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,300 | 8.34 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,500 | 7.60 | 2.17 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 7.14 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,400 | 8.41 | 1.91 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 8.25 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,300 | 8.34 | 1.57 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 8.88 | 1.64 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,600 | 8.77 | 1.91 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.19 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 6.48 | 2.03 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.85 | 1.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.63 | 2.01 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 7.98 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 5.17 | 2.25 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,400 | 5.32 | 2.22 |
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.