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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 | Jordan Montgomery |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Aledmys Díaz |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Adam Duvall |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Magneuris Sierra |
| Salary | $24,300 |
| Expected Points | 106.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $9,000 | 35.05 | 3.89 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $8,400 | 33.07 | 3.94 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,000 | 31.94 | 3.99 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,500 | 30.89 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,500 | 30.89 | 4.75 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,500 | 28.84 | 4.44 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $6,600 | 27.86 | 4.22 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,000 | 31.94 | 3.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,900 | 10.63 | 2.73 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 10.59 | 2.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
| Tomas Nido | CIN | $2,200 | 8.18 | 3.72 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 14.41 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 13.17 | 2.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.14 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 13.81 | 2.94 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.16 | 3.06 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 11.80 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,100 | 10.89 | 5.18 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 7.99 | 4.00 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 12.86 | 3.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.09 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 15.02 | 3.00 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,900 | 14.35 | 2.93 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 12.15 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 9.02 | 3.61 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 7.58 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,500 | 16.64 | 3.70 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 15.32 | 3.06 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.61 | 3.04 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.60 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,100 | 8.54 | 4.07 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.06 |
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.