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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 | Chris Sale |
| C/1B | Mike Marjama |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Austin Jackson |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 140.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 51.54 | 4.60 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,800 | 45.65 | 4.23 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,000 | 45.57 | 4.14 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,200 | 41.62 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 51.54 | 4.60 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,800 | 45.65 | 4.23 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,600 | 27.44 | 4.16 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,000 | 45.57 | 4.14 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Marjama | TEX | $2,000 | 12.82 | 6.41 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 12.12 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Marjama | TEX | $2,000 | 12.82 | 6.41 |
| Ronald Guzman | TOR | $2,000 | 9.97 | 4.99 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,000 | 9.59 | 4.79 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.36 | 2.69 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 11.10 | 3.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,500 | 10.40 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 9.37 | 4.46 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 9.37 | 4.46 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,100 | 8.18 | 3.89 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 8.92 | 3.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 11.44 | 2.66 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 11.16 | 2.54 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 10.67 | 2.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 10.26 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 11.58 | 3.05 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 11.58 | 3.05 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,100 | 11.45 | 0.00 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 10.74 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.40 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.37 | 2.91 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.61 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,100 | 9.32 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.