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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C/1B | Evan Gattis |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Travis Jankowski |
| OF Three | Michael Conforto |
| Util | Brandon Belt |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 137.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,000 | 47.38 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,900 | 33.58 | 4.25 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,800 | 33.12 | 3.76 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,300 | 31.84 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,000 | 47.38 | 4.74 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $6,900 | 29.47 | 4.27 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,900 | 33.58 | 4.25 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,300 | 31.84 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,100 | 9.56 | 4.55 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.36 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 13.07 | 3.19 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.04 | 3.03 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 11.60 | 2.90 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 11.25 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.52 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.43 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 11.11 | 3.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 11.11 | 3.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 13.03 | 3.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.84 | 2.98 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 10.63 | 3.13 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,100 | 10.59 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 9.51 | 3.40 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 7.15 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.28 | 2.92 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 11.51 | 2.95 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 9.73 | 3.47 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 14.31 | 2.65 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 13.68 | 3.11 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,000 | 8.62 | 4.31 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
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.