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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Kyle Freeland |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | J.D. Davis |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Three | Ryan Rua |
| Salary | $25,600 |
| Expected Points | 108.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $9,500 | 40.73 | 4.29 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,800 | 38.82 | 4.41 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,900 | 36.00 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,000 | 35.04 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $5,800 | 28.78 | 4.96 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,800 | 38.82 | 4.41 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,300 | 32.13 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,000 | 35.04 | 4.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 13.37 | 3.18 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 10.03 | 2.71 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 9.73 | 3.24 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 9.39 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,300 | 8.59 | 3.73 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.33 | 3.03 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 12.73 | 2.83 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.73 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 11.64 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,300 | 9.81 | 4.26 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.73 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.61 | 3.66 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.88 | 2.90 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 11.64 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,700 | 10.64 | 3.94 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.91 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,400 | 11.18 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,400 | 11.18 | 4.66 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,400 | 11.18 | 4.66 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.31 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.90 | 3.47 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 13.89 | 3.31 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 12.66 | 3.09 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 15.93 | 3.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.75 | 3.14 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 14.03 | 3.26 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,800 | 13.42 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,000 | 9.65 | 4.82 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,100 | 9.03 | 4.30 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.