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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 | Gio González |
| C/1B | Neil Walker |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Two | Chris Owings |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $8,800 | 38.22 | 4.34 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,800 | 34.68 | 3.94 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,500 | 34.53 | 3.63 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,100 | 33.99 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $8,800 | 38.22 | 4.34 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,100 | 33.99 | 4.20 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,100 | 24.66 | 4.04 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,400 | 33.88 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 12.99 | 2.65 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 12.86 | 2.99 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,000 | 11.82 | 2.95 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.68 | 4.40 |
| Andrew Susac | CLE | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.30 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
| Francisco Peña | WSH | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,200 | 10.81 | 2.57 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,700 | 10.35 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 14.03 | 2.86 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.24 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.90 | 2.90 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 9.66 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.76 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.49 | 3.54 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 9.51 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.10 | 2.63 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 11.09 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 14.64 | 2.93 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 13.87 | 2.72 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 12.69 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,200 | 10.48 | 4.76 |
| David Dahl | TB | $2,300 | 10.33 | 4.49 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.44 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,600 | 11.53 | 4.43 |
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.