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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C/1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Chad Pinder |
| OF One | Chad Pinder |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Derek Dietrich |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 145.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 53.33 | 4.44 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 48.34 | 4.39 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 43.73 | 4.25 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,900 | 36.69 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 53.33 | 4.44 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 48.34 | 4.39 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $7,500 | 32.53 | 4.34 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $5,500 | 23.69 | 4.31 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 13.69 | 2.74 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.37 | 2.88 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.37 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.87 | 2.99 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 11.74 | 3.56 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 14.45 | 3.28 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 14.18 | 3.30 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 12.89 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.93 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,800 | 10.82 | 3.86 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,100 | 7.94 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 15.27 | 3.39 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 13.04 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 10.31 | 4.91 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,100 | 12.54 | 4.04 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 15.75 | 3.03 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 15.29 | 2.78 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.11 | 2.88 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 10.31 | 4.91 |
| Jabari Blash | DET | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.67 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
| Noel Cuevas | TB | $2,000 | 8.47 | 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.