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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 | Cole Hamels |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Max Moroff |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 126.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,600 | 45.42 | 4.28 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 41.81 | 4.50 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $7,900 | 37.14 | 4.70 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,900 | 36.51 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $7,900 | 37.14 | 4.70 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $6,000 | 27.80 | 4.63 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 41.81 | 4.50 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,300 | 31.95 | 4.38 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 13.31 | 2.89 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 12.70 | 3.53 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,500 | 11.56 | 4.62 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 9.92 | 4.51 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.27 | 2.79 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,000 | 11.84 | 2.96 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 10.87 | 3.29 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,100 | 10.82 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 7.41 | 3.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.29 | 2.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 11.76 | 2.61 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 11.52 | 2.62 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 10.83 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 10.04 | 5.02 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,000 | 7.91 | 3.96 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.92 | 3.88 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,100 | 11.47 | 0.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 10.61 | 2.65 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,900 | 10.59 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.77 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.03 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.03 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 14.53 | 2.74 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 14.02 | 2.86 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 13.69 | 2.85 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,200 | 12.32 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 10.57 | 5.03 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,500 | 11.46 | 4.58 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
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.