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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| C/1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Zack Cozart |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Three | Daniel Palka |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,400 | 41.61 | 4.00 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,200 | 38.63 | 4.20 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,500 | 38.00 | 4.00 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,100 | 37.32 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Bettis | TB | $6,600 | 28.98 | 4.39 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,800 | 37.18 | 4.23 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,200 | 38.63 | 4.20 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,300 | 26.10 | 4.14 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 14.87 | 3.23 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 12.94 | 3.08 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 12.00 | 2.79 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.21 | 3.38 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 11.91 | 3.13 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.73 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 11.22 | 3.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.33 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 12.21 | 2.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.16 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.20 | 3.30 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $0 | 12.40 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 11.78 | 2.68 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 11.63 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 13.90 | 2.90 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 13.29 | 2.83 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 13.13 | 2.43 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 13.09 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,300 | 10.42 | 4.53 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $2,600 | 11.51 | 4.43 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.42 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
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.