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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Nick Hundley |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Joey Rickard |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 136.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,700 | 46.46 | 4.79 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,800 | 37.05 | 4.21 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,500 | 32.35 | 3.81 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,700 | 31.01 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,700 | 46.46 | 4.79 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $6,200 | 28.30 | 4.56 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,800 | 37.05 | 4.21 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,700 | 31.01 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 11.60 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 9.71 | 4.62 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,100 | 8.48 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 11.32 | 3.65 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,800 | 10.87 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,100 | 10.67 | 3.44 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,200 | 9.76 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 13.41 | 3.05 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 10.23 | 2.50 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.34 | 3.67 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.34 | 3.67 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.79 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.78 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 11.75 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 8.66 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.38 | 2.82 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.27 | 2.95 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,600 | 13.04 | 2.83 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,900 | 12.75 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.25 |
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.