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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Jesse Winker |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 106.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,900 | 23.19 | 1.95 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,500 | 18.41 | 1.75 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,600 | 18.11 | 2.11 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,200 | 15.80 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,600 | 18.11 | 2.11 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $7,500 | 15.71 | 2.09 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $6,100 | 12.55 | 2.06 |
| Adrian Houser | CLE | $4,900 | 9.80 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.76 | 1.65 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,200 | 8.15 | 1.94 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.05 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,600 | 5.85 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $3,500 | 9.41 | 2.69 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,200 | 9.40 | 1.81 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $3,500 | 9.41 | 2.69 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 8.45 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.18 | 1.88 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,300 | 9.56 | 1.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.24 | 2.10 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 10.37 | 1.92 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.69 | 2.02 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 10.30 | 1.84 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.02 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 5.79 | 2.90 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
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.