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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C/1B | Brian McCann |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 135.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 45.90 | 4.03 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,800 | 36.30 | 4.13 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,400 | 31.93 | 3.80 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $8,600 | 31.37 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,500 | 31.17 | 4.16 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,800 | 36.30 | 4.13 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 45.90 | 4.03 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $6,200 | 24.94 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 13.44 | 2.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 12.01 | 3.16 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.48 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,200 | 8.65 | 3.93 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.10 | 3.12 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 11.39 | 2.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 10.61 | 2.87 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 10.43 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 10.43 | 3.59 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 10.06 | 3.59 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,600 | 9.23 | 3.55 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,600 | 9.23 | 3.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 13.35 | 2.67 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.67 | 3.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 10.65 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 10.40 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 13.32 | 0.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.93 | 3.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.93 | 3.06 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.36 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 14.29 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,900 | 13.58 | 2.77 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,200 | 13.55 | 3.23 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,100 | 9.82 | 4.68 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,200 | 9.92 | 4.51 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
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.