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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 | Rich Hill |
| C/1B | Evan Gattis |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | José Osuna |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $31,700 |
| Expected Points | 127.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 48.09 | 4.29 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,100 | 43.74 | 4.33 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 43.06 | 4.18 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,700 | 41.40 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,300 | 35.53 | 4.87 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,100 | 43.74 | 4.33 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,300 | 35.81 | 4.31 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,200 | 35.22 | 4.30 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 14.28 | 3.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 13.68 | 3.04 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.65 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.74 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.61 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.28 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,100 | 8.36 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.50 | 2.98 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 11.75 | 2.80 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 11.41 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 9.38 | 4.47 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 9.38 | 4.47 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 13.94 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 13.10 | 2.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,000 | 13.09 | 1.64 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.67 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 14.99 | 2.94 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 13.63 | 2.57 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 12.78 | 3.12 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 12.73 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 15.62 | 3.25 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 15.59 | 3.12 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,900 | 14.22 | 3.64 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 13.76 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,100 | 10.24 | 4.88 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,100 | 10.24 | 4.88 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 9.98 | 4.54 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,300 | 9.91 | 4.31 |
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.