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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Ketel Marte |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Jayson Werth |
| OF Three | Michael A. Taylor |
| Salary | $31,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,100 | 39.29 | 3.89 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,600 | 33.64 | 3.91 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,200 | 31.08 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $8,600 | 33.64 | 3.91 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,100 | 39.29 | 3.89 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,200 | 31.08 | 3.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,100 | 9.84 | 3.17 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.48 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,100 | 9.84 | 3.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.76 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 10.73 | 2.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 10.73 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,300 | 9.89 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.76 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,300 | 9.89 | 3.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 10.73 | 2.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 10.73 | 2.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 8.01 | 3.34 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 8.01 | 3.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 11.84 | 2.96 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,400 | 9.96 | 2.93 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 11.84 | 2.96 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,400 | 9.96 | 2.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 11.58 | 3.05 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 11.22 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 11.58 | 3.05 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 11.22 | 3.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 10.33 | 4.92 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 10.33 | 4.92 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
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.