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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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Cheslor Cuthbert |
| OF One | José Osuna |
| OF Two | Paulo Orlando |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $24,900 |
| Expected Points | 117.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,600 | 49.91 | 4.30 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 47.41 | 4.02 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $9,900 | 43.03 | 4.35 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,200 | 42.36 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,400 | 34.83 | 4.71 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,600 | 40.37 | 4.69 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,200 | 42.36 | 4.60 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,800 | 38.86 | 4.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,300 | 11.86 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,200 | 10.02 | 4.55 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 8.78 | 4.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,100 | 13.56 | 3.31 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 13.45 | 3.13 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 9.47 | 4.74 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 15.37 | 3.57 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 14.29 | 3.40 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 14.17 | 3.54 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 13.63 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 9.34 | 4.67 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 9.34 | 4.67 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,000 | 9.04 | 4.52 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 17.10 | 3.80 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 15.34 | 3.49 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 10.38 | 4.72 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 14.46 | 3.44 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.14 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 12.76 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,100 | 9.98 | 4.75 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 17.46 | 3.71 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 15.99 | 3.90 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 15.99 | 3.90 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 15.27 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 10.22 | 5.11 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 10.22 | 5.11 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,100 | 10.14 | 4.83 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 11.08 | 4.82 |
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.