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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 | Ross Stripling |
| C/1B | John Ryan Murphy |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Hunter Dozier |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Daniel Palka |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Joey Votto |
| Salary | $31,000 |
| Expected Points | 123.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 52.96 | 4.41 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 44.42 | 4.04 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,600 | 43.03 | 4.06 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,700 | 40.75 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stripling | STL | $6,700 | 29.96 | 4.47 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 52.96 | 4.41 |
| Fernando Romero | OAK | $6,300 | 27.53 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,200 | 35.69 | 4.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 13.84 | 3.08 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 12.84 | 3.57 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 12.78 | 3.65 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.62 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.93 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 11.05 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.52 | 3.76 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.52 | 3.76 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.02 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 13.30 | 2.83 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 11.33 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 8.62 | 3.92 |
| Pedro Florimón | HOU | $2,100 | 7.58 | 3.61 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.05 | 2.99 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 13.39 | 2.91 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 12.72 | 3.26 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 12.00 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 16.16 | 3.51 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 15.78 | 3.09 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 14.96 | 2.82 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 13.77 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,800 | 11.94 | 4.26 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,200 | 13.19 | 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.