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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 | Jason Vargas |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Max Kepler |
| OF Three | Phillip Ervin |
| Salary | $29,200 |
| Expected Points | 115.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,900 | 36.60 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,400 | 34.22 | 3.64 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,600 | 34.05 | 3.96 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,400 | 33.14 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,800 | 26.44 | 4.56 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,400 | 27.36 | 4.27 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,600 | 32.03 | 4.21 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,900 | 36.60 | 4.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,200 | 10.14 | 3.17 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 9.92 | 2.92 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,000 | 9.34 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.21 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.21 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.93 | 3.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.93 | 3.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.57 | 3.31 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.57 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 12.07 | 3.66 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.19 | 3.22 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.83 | 3.67 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,200 | 8.45 | 3.84 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,200 | 8.45 | 3.84 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 14.22 | 3.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 13.21 | 3.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,400 | 11.43 | 3.36 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 14.98 | 3.65 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 13.78 | 3.36 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,100 | 12.25 | 2.99 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,100 | 12.25 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 14.98 | 3.65 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,100 | 11.18 | 3.60 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,100 | 11.18 | 3.60 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,100 | 10.76 | 3.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 13.53 | 2.94 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
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.