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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | Wil Myers |
| Util | Eric Hosmer |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 139.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,600 | 45.31 | 4.72 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 40.52 | 3.79 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,800 | 36.36 | 4.13 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,100 | 35.92 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,600 | 45.31 | 4.72 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,600 | 30.00 | 4.54 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $5,700 | 24.56 | 4.31 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,500 | 23.41 | 4.26 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,100 | 12.49 | 4.03 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,100 | 10.03 | 4.78 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.23 | 2.66 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 11.54 | 2.75 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,100 | 11.54 | 2.81 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 11.29 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 10.52 | 3.51 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 12.60 | 2.68 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.21 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 11.59 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.39 | 3.36 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 14.38 | 2.88 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 12.16 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.46 | 2.94 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 15.63 | 3.00 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 13.91 | 2.78 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 13.90 | 4.48 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 13.90 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 9.93 | 4.73 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 9.38 | 4.69 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 13.90 | 4.48 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 13.90 | 4.48 |
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.