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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 | Julio Teheran |
| C/1B | Kurt Suzuki |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $29,100 |
| Expected Points | 125.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 52.48 | 4.45 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 49.14 | 4.39 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,800 | 44.05 | 4.49 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,500 | 34.27 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,500 | 32.10 | 4.94 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $6,700 | 31.39 | 4.69 |
| Fernando Romero | OAK | $6,600 | 30.89 | 4.68 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,500 | 34.27 | 4.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 13.21 | 3.57 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 13.21 | 3.57 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,200 | 12.51 | 2.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 12.37 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 11.34 | 4.53 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,300 | 10.03 | 4.36 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,100 | 8.37 | 3.99 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.57 | 3.13 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 11.25 | 2.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.05 | 2.57 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 10.64 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.03 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 7.56 | 3.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 15.44 | 3.51 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.67 | 2.95 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.18 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.91 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.91 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 8.78 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 16.61 | 3.08 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 11.96 | 2.92 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 9.82 | 4.67 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 9.82 | 4.67 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.45 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 16.86 | 3.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 14.27 | 2.69 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 13.67 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,400 | 13.20 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,400 | 12.06 | 5.03 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,300 | 10.24 | 4.45 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,200 | 9.57 | 4.35 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
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.