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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 | Tyler Anderson |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Trey Mancini |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Eddie Rosario |
| Util | Joey Votto |
| Salary | $28,000 |
| Expected Points | 119.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 47.44 | 4.48 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 46.37 | 4.14 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,100 | 43.88 | 4.34 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,400 | 40.02 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,500 | 32.64 | 5.02 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,200 | 35.01 | 4.86 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,800 | 37.62 | 4.82 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,400 | 40.02 | 4.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 12.88 | 2.86 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,100 | 9.85 | 4.69 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,100 | 9.85 | 4.69 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 11.06 | 4.42 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.75 | 3.03 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 11.81 | 2.81 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,600 | 11.39 | 3.16 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 11.29 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.98 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 11.80 | 2.57 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 11.51 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,000 | 9.90 | 4.95 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.72 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.16 | 2.92 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 12.15 | 2.82 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,400 | 11.86 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 11.46 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,000 | 10.35 | 5.18 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 10.12 | 3.49 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 10.12 | 3.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,200 | 15.14 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 14.13 | 2.94 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 14.09 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.05 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,100 | 8.92 | 4.25 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.19 |
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.