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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 | Chad Bettis |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Yandy Díaz |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $25,700 |
| Expected Points | 108.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 41.16 | 3.96 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,100 | 40.07 | 4.40 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 38.37 | 3.92 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,000 | 34.99 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Bettis | TB | $5,700 | 25.10 | 4.40 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,100 | 40.07 | 4.40 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,400 | 27.96 | 4.37 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $7,000 | 28.95 | 4.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.31 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 10.22 | 3.30 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 10.22 | 3.30 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,100 | 9.66 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 9.43 | 4.49 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 8.33 | 3.96 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.22 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 14.21 | 3.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 11.68 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 11.68 | 3.65 |
| Rob Refsnyder | KC | $2,000 | 6.96 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.16 | 2.96 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,800 | 11.04 | 2.91 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,000 | 11.03 | 3.68 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,200 | 10.78 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 13.59 | 2.95 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 12.64 | 3.72 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,000 | 9.15 | 4.58 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,000 | 9.15 | 4.58 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 12.64 | 3.72 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 10.02 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 15.53 | 3.04 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 14.77 | 3.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.87 | 3.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.87 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,000 | 9.98 | 4.99 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,300 | 11.01 | 4.79 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.39 |
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.