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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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $32,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,400 | 38.97 | 4.15 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,800 | 37.98 | 4.32 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,400 | 34.63 | 4.68 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,900 | 33.03 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,400 | 34.63 | 4.68 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,800 | 37.98 | 4.32 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,900 | 33.03 | 4.18 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,400 | 38.97 | 4.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 12.16 | 2.97 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 11.99 | 3.15 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 11.51 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,000 | 10.79 | 5.40 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,000 | 10.79 | 5.40 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.97 | 3.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.68 | 2.82 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 11.56 | 2.89 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,200 | 11.52 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 7.78 | 3.70 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 7.78 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 11.90 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 11.62 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,100 | 9.88 | 4.70 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 8.76 | 3.81 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.36 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.68 | 3.02 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,100 | 11.26 | 0.00 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,000 | 10.38 | 3.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.36 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,100 | 10.02 | 3.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.64 | 2.96 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,900 | 13.21 | 3.39 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 12.69 | 2.82 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,100 | 9.87 | 4.70 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,100 | 8.79 | 4.19 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.07 |
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.