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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 | Luis Severino |
| C/1B | Chris Iannetta |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Nicky Delmonico |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 133.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,100 | 44.47 | 4.40 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,400 | 40.36 | 4.29 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,100 | 36.95 | 4.56 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,800 | 36.88 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,200 | 33.37 | 4.63 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,100 | 36.95 | 4.56 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,000 | 31.81 | 4.54 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,900 | 26.53 | 4.50 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 12.54 | 2.73 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 12.25 | 3.14 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,300 | 11.18 | 4.86 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,100 | 9.85 | 4.69 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,100 | 8.87 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 11.30 | 2.40 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,600 | 11.08 | 3.08 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,900 | 10.95 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 6.81 | 3.41 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 6.81 | 3.41 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 6.92 | 3.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 11.55 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 11.05 | 2.35 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.51 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 10.56 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.44 | 3.67 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,500 | 9.03 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 11.61 | 3.22 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 11.05 | 2.63 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,400 | 10.29 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 11.61 | 3.22 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,900 | 8.39 | 2.89 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 14.99 | 3.12 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.40 | 2.91 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 12.93 | 2.49 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 12.84 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,000 | 9.80 | 4.90 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,400 | 11.26 | 4.69 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 10.30 | 4.68 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,000 | 8.46 | 4.23 |
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.