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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 | Michael Wacha |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Tyler Naquin |
| OF Two | Ben Zobrist |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Travis Shaw |
| Salary | $29,700 |
| Expected Points | 119.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 48.97 | 4.26 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 46.50 | 4.12 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,600 | 42.09 | 3.97 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,100 | 41.37 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,000 | 32.23 | 4.60 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,300 | 31.98 | 4.38 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $6,300 | 27.26 | 4.33 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 48.97 | 4.26 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 12.00 | 2.73 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 11.73 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,000 | 10.35 | 5.18 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,000 | 10.35 | 5.18 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.22 | 2.66 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.72 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.72 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 11.44 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 9.02 | 3.76 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 13.35 | 3.25 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 12.57 | 2.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 11.76 | 2.87 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 8.13 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,900 | 12.25 | 3.14 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,200 | 12.24 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 14.31 | 2.65 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.99 | 3.04 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 13.25 | 3.08 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 12.95 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,100 | 9.49 | 4.52 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,500 | 10.86 | 4.34 |
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.