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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 | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C/1B | Dominic Smith |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Util | José Martínez |
| Salary | $31,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,500 | 39.03 | 4.11 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,000 | 38.61 | 4.29 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $9,300 | 37.67 | 4.05 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,500 | 35.61 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,000 | 38.61 | 4.29 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,500 | 31.86 | 4.25 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,200 | 26.36 | 4.25 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $6,600 | 27.90 | 4.23 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 13.04 | 2.72 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.74 | 2.96 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 12.67 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.35 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Ronald Guzman | TOR | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.57 | 3.31 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 13.31 | 2.96 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,000 | 11.64 | 2.91 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.37 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.37 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 13.73 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 11.97 | 3.32 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 11.97 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.94 | 3.97 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 14.01 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.56 | 3.49 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 12.33 | 2.68 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 11.71 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 9.89 | 3.95 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 9.89 | 3.95 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.04 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,700 | 13.36 | 2.84 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 12.90 | 2.63 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,600 | 12.80 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,300 | 9.88 | 4.29 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $2,300 | 9.68 | 4.21 |
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.