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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 | Yu Darvish |
| C/1B | Tyler Flowers |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Austin Meadows |
| OF Two | Ian Happ |
| OF Three | Max Kepler |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $30,600 |
| Expected Points | 125.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 48.08 | 4.58 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 42.91 | 4.47 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,300 | 42.00 | 4.08 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 39.15 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $7,400 | 34.73 | 4.69 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $6,500 | 30.01 | 4.62 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 48.08 | 4.58 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,100 | 36.93 | 4.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 13.10 | 3.19 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.94 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 12.82 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,300 | 10.86 | 4.72 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.71 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.71 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 9.59 | 4.56 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,800 | 11.24 | 2.96 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,000 | 10.96 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,000 | 9.99 | 5.00 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.52 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 14.34 | 2.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 12.28 | 3.15 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.11 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 13.87 | 2.89 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 11.91 | 2.77 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,100 | 8.28 | 3.94 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,100 | 8.28 | 3.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 15.48 | 2.92 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 15.42 | 3.08 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.96 | 3.05 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.42 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $2,000 | 9.49 | 4.75 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,000 | 9.23 | 4.61 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,000 | 9.23 | 4.61 |
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.