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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 | David Price |
| C/1B | Jorge Alfaro |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Eddie Rosario |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $32,700 |
| Expected Points | 133.46 |
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 | 42.70 | 4.45 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,000 | 39.25 | 4.91 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 34.60 | 3.93 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,400 | 33.02 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $8,000 | 39.25 | 4.91 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,300 | 30.28 | 4.81 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $5,600 | 25.28 | 4.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 13.33 | 2.90 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 12.52 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,000 | 9.83 | 4.92 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,000 | 9.32 | 4.66 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 9.76 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.35 | 3.18 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 11.74 | 2.86 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.43 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 8.38 | 3.49 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.43 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 13.30 | 2.83 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.38 | 2.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 11.93 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 9.17 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 7.75 | 3.88 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.51 | 3.37 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,200 | 12.07 | 0.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 11.77 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,500 | 10.24 | 4.09 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,500 | 10.24 | 4.09 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 14.54 | 2.69 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 13.33 | 2.84 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 12.97 | 2.70 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 12.92 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 10.03 | 5.02 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
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.