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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 | Aaron Nola |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Matt Szczur |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,500 |
| Expected Points | 130.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,600 | 48.79 | 4.21 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 46.30 | 4.41 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,700 | 43.31 | 4.46 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 42.12 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,900 | 39.83 | 4.48 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,700 | 43.31 | 4.46 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 42.12 | 4.43 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 46.30 | 4.41 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 11.96 | 2.78 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 11.88 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 11.88 | 4.95 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 11.88 | 4.95 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 10.26 | 4.66 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.64 | 3.08 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.60 | 3.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.37 | 2.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 12.30 | 2.56 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 11.57 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,100 | 8.28 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,000 | 13.88 | 3.47 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,400 | 12.96 | 0.00 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 12.32 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.82 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 14.63 | 2.99 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 13.89 | 2.57 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 13.89 | 3.23 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.84 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 9.95 | 4.98 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
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.