MLB DraftKings Picks for Friday, August 2, 2019

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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 Mike Clevinger
C Jeff Mathis
1B Tyler White
2B José Peraza
SS Jordy Mercer
3B Alex Bregman
OF One David Peralta
OF Two Aaron Judge
OF Three Mallex Smith
Salary $49,000
Expected Points 103.19

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Clevinger LAA $11,100 20.87 1.88
Lance Lynn WSH $11,700 18.59 1.59
Wade Miley BAL $9,100 16.99 1.87
Alex Wood STL $8,000 15.38 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Wood STL $8,000 15.38 1.92
Trevor Williams LAD $7,200 13.69 1.90
Steven Matz CIN $7,700 14.50 1.88
Mike Clevinger LAA $11,100 20.87 1.88

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.T. Realmuto ARZ $4,100 8.05 1.96
Buster Posey SF $4,400 7.91 1.80
Yasmani Grandal STL $7,600 7.86 1.03
Willson Contreras ATL $8,400 7.43 0.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Elias Díaz LAD $2,800 6.94 2.48
Yan Gomes LAA $3,000 7.28 2.43
Danny Jansen KC $3,000 6.88 2.29
Max Stassi PIT $2,000 4.36 2.18

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Danny Santana NYM $5,100 9.82 1.93
Anthony Rizzo ATL $9,000 9.73 1.08
Trey Mancini BAL $4,900 9.58 1.96
Freddie Freeman NYM $5,000 9.04 1.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler White PIT $2,900 8.09 2.79
Miguel Cabrera CHW $2,900 6.75 2.33
Sam Travis BOS $3,100 7.17 2.31
Brandon Belt SF $4,000 9.01 2.25

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Altuve PIT $5,000 10.19 2.04
Jonathan Villar CLE $4,600 9.75 2.12
Whit Merrifield NYY $4,400 9.05 2.06
DJ LeMahieu TB $4,600 8.54 1.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Peraza PHI $2,700 7.27 2.69
Yolmer Sánchez MIN $2,700 6.55 2.43
Scooter Gennett PHI $3,500 7.98 2.28
Robinson Canó TEX $3,200 7.17 2.24

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trevor Story TB $5,400 10.93 2.02
Xander Bogaerts BOS $4,900 9.37 1.91
Trea Turner CHC $4,600 9.31 2.02
Francisco Lindor LAA $5,200 9.13 1.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordy Mercer LAD $2,300 5.71 2.48
Ryan Goins KC $3,000 6.92 2.31
Tim Beckham BAL $3,500 7.76 2.22
Andrelton Simmons MIL $3,300 6.98 2.12

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman PIT $4,600 10.36 2.25
Anthony Rendon CHC $5,100 9.49 1.86
Nolan Arenado TB $5,200 9.47 1.82
Manny Machado BAL $4,200 9.31 2.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeimer Candelario CHW $2,800 6.51 2.32
Alex Bregman PIT $4,600 10.36 2.25
Manny Machado BAL $4,200 9.31 2.22
Marwin González PIT $3,500 7.14 2.04

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Charlie Blackmon TB $5,800 11.54 1.99
Mike Trout MIL $5,600 11.11 1.98
George Springer PIT $5,300 10.66 2.01
Mookie Betts BOS $5,100 10.28 2.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Upton MIL $3,400 8.25 2.43
Keon Broxton CLE $3,100 7.27 2.35
JaCoby Jones CHW $3,200 7.39 2.31
Aaron Judge DET $3,900 8.88 2.28

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.