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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 | Julio Teheran |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | Carlos Beltrán |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $27,700 |
| Expected Points | 118.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 53.00 | 4.42 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,100 | 44.13 | 3.98 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,400 | 42.55 | 4.09 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,000 | 38.67 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,700 | 34.13 | 4.43 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 53.00 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $6,400 | 28.12 | 4.39 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,000 | 38.67 | 4.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,500 | 9.77 | 2.79 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 9.55 | 3.08 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,900 | 9.49 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,100 | 8.57 | 4.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 13.56 | 3.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 11.25 | 4.17 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.15 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 13.10 | 3.28 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,300 | 12.80 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,100 | 11.29 | 3.64 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 11.21 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,100 | 11.29 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 14.51 | 4.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 14.43 | 3.07 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 14.51 | 4.03 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 16.59 | 3.25 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 12.93 | 2.81 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 11.61 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.07 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 15.70 | 3.20 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 15.54 | 3.45 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 15.54 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 15.07 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.47 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Willy García | MIN | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.16 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
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.