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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Andre Ethier |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $28,200 |
| Expected Points | 137.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 46.11 | 5.01 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 42.01 | 3.85 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 41.39 | 4.27 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,700 | 38.72 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 46.11 | 5.01 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,200 | 28.46 | 4.59 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,200 | 31.51 | 4.38 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 41.39 | 4.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 16.50 | 4.46 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 10.97 | 4.77 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 10.81 | 3.28 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 10.97 | 4.77 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 16.50 | 4.46 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,300 | 10.24 | 4.45 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,100 | 15.26 | 3.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 15.22 | 3.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 15.22 | 3.62 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 14.42 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,900 | 12.63 | 4.36 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.23 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 15.92 | 3.88 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 14.48 | 3.29 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 15.92 | 3.88 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 14.43 | 5.77 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 14.38 | 3.34 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 14.43 | 5.77 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,300 | 10.04 | 4.37 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 15.42 | 3.76 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 12.42 | 4.97 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 12.42 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 12.42 | 4.97 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 12.42 | 4.97 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,400 | 15.83 | 3.60 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.15 | 3.09 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 14.72 | 3.59 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 14.72 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Ethier | STL | $2,000 | 9.66 | 4.83 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,300 | 11.09 | 4.82 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,000 | 9.48 | 4.74 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,900 | 13.29 | 4.58 |
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.