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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 | Brandon Woodruff |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 121.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,800 | 42.04 | 3.89 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,500 | 41.98 | 4.42 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 36.96 | 3.97 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,000 | 36.58 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $6,200 | 28.95 | 4.67 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,500 | 41.98 | 4.42 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $7,000 | 29.22 | 4.17 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,800 | 36.42 | 4.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.52 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,300 | 10.23 | 3.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 9.77 | 3.49 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 9.77 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,300 | 8.20 | 3.57 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.83 | 3.14 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.83 | 3.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.11 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,600 | 9.79 | 3.77 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.56 | 3.48 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.08 | 3.19 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 11.34 | 3.43 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.21 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.90 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.84 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 14.50 | 3.29 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 11.60 | 3.14 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 10.91 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.58 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.58 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,700 | 9.59 | 3.55 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 9.16 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 13.34 | 3.42 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 14.88 | 3.23 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.69 | 3.26 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 13.99 | 3.33 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.83 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 13.73 | 4.16 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 13.73 | 4.16 |
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.