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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 | Aaron Nola |
| C/1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Util | David Dahl |
| Salary | $32,600 |
| Expected Points | 135.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 39.88 | 4.29 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,700 | 37.88 | 4.35 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,500 | 36.09 | 4.25 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 33.66 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,500 | 28.58 | 4.40 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,700 | 29.26 | 4.37 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,700 | 37.88 | 4.35 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 39.88 | 4.29 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,600 | 11.92 | 3.31 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 11.81 | 3.03 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 11.45 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.43 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.43 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,900 | 11.47 | 2.94 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 11.46 | 3.02 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 11.29 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,600 | 9.67 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 13.67 | 2.79 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 11.86 | 3.04 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 11.79 | 2.81 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,400 | 13.76 | 3.13 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 12.76 | 2.60 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.09 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 15.69 | 3.02 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 15.66 | 3.26 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 14.56 | 2.70 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,500 | 14.25 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,800 | 12.91 | 4.61 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,800 | 12.91 | 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.