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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 | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Danny Valencia |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Travis Taijeron |
| OF Three | Rymer Liriano |
| Salary | $24,800 |
| Expected Points | 116.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 46.19 | 4.28 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,700 | 40.46 | 4.65 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,200 | 39.54 | 4.30 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,800 | 36.54 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Moore | SF | $6,300 | 29.31 | 4.65 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,700 | 40.46 | 4.65 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $6,800 | 30.65 | 4.51 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,200 | 39.54 | 4.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 14.94 | 3.93 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 10.36 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 10.36 | 4.71 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,100 | 9.78 | 4.66 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 16.79 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 14.64 | 4.18 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 14.45 | 3.71 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 14.29 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,500 | 11.37 | 4.55 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,900 | 13.08 | 4.51 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.86 | 4.33 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 13.65 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.90 | 3.23 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 13.90 | 3.86 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 17.73 | 3.69 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 14.84 | 4.95 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,700 | 13.20 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 14.84 | 4.95 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,800 | 12.58 | 4.49 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,500 | 10.81 | 4.32 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 17.54 | 3.81 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 12.94 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 10.96 | 4.77 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 16.11 | 3.36 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 15.67 | 3.33 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 15.26 | 3.72 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,400 | 11.69 | 4.87 |
| Travis Taijeron | CIN | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,700 | 12.22 | 4.53 |
| Rymer Liriano | MIN | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
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.