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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 | Matthew Boyd |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Ryan Goins |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 105.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,900 | 21.68 | 1.99 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,400 | 21.25 | 2.04 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,100 | 20.21 | 2.00 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,600 | 19.60 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $5,500 | 13.66 | 2.48 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $6,200 | 15.07 | 2.43 |
| Gio González | CHC | $7,300 | 16.78 | 2.30 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,900 | 14.05 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,200 | 8.93 | 1.72 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,300 | 7.77 | 1.81 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.66 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.56 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,700 | 5.98 | 2.21 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,800 | 9.10 | 1.90 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,800 | 9.04 | 1.88 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.29 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.22 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,500 | 7.57 | 2.16 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 6.23 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 7.07 | 2.52 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 10.63 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 9.37 | 1.77 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 6.04 | 2.16 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.11 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.20 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.79 | 2.29 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.88 | 2.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.22 | 1.93 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 10.17 | 1.92 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,900 | 9.25 | 2.37 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,900 | 6.83 | 2.36 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
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.