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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 | Matt Moore |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Yandy Díaz |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Howie Kendrick |
| OF Three | Jordan Luplow |
| Salary | $29,000 |
| Expected Points | 130.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 46.25 | 3.99 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,200 | 37.34 | 4.55 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,100 | 36.56 | 4.02 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 35.95 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Moore | SF | $5,900 | 30.24 | 5.13 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,300 | 29.85 | 4.74 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,200 | 37.34 | 4.55 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $6,000 | 26.74 | 4.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.56 | 4.62 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.56 | 4.62 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.56 | 4.62 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.56 | 4.62 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.48 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 9.33 | 4.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.75 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.75 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.76 | 3.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.76 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 12.69 | 4.53 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 12.69 | 4.53 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 14.15 | 4.16 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.19 | 3.64 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 13.71 | 3.12 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Cecchini | CIN | $2,100 | 8.57 | 4.08 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 14.48 | 3.53 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 13.16 | 3.37 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 8.98 | 4.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.64 | 2.94 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.61 | 3.50 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.08 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,300 | 11.10 | 4.83 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,300 | 11.10 | 4.83 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.44 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 17.11 | 3.49 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 14.85 | 3.54 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 14.82 | 3.45 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,900 | 14.61 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,100 | 11.81 | 5.62 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 9.49 | 4.52 |
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.