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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 | Noah Syndergaard |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 107.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,300 | 19.05 | 1.85 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,900 | 18.35 | 1.68 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 17.93 | 1.99 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 17.14 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,100 | 11.90 | 2.33 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 17.93 | 1.99 |
| Tyler Beede | SF | $7,100 | 13.40 | 1.89 |
| Drew Smyly | ATL | $6,000 | 11.09 | 1.85 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 8.65 | 2.22 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.58 | 2.04 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,100 | 8.12 | 1.59 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,800 | 7.24 | 2.59 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Tim Federowicz | PIT | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 9.34 | 2.08 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.33 | 1.87 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,500 | 8.99 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,500 | 8.99 | 2.57 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $8,000 | 9.01 | 1.13 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 8.53 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.27 | 2.19 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.97 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.58 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 10.57 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.93 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,400 | 7.85 | 2.31 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.20 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 10.57 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 12.44 | 2.18 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 12.19 | 2.18 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,900 | 10.93 | 1.85 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.56 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,300 | 7.65 | 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.