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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 | Anthony DeSclafani |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Chad Pinder |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | Tyler Naquin |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,600 |
| Expected Points | 119.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,800 | 40.05 | 4.09 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $9,200 | 35.91 | 3.90 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 34.08 | 3.87 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,400 | 33.79 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $5,700 | 26.94 | 4.73 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,600 | 30.88 | 4.68 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,200 | 28.59 | 4.61 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,900 | 31.62 | 4.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 12.73 | 2.55 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.28 | 3.15 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,400 | 10.87 | 4.53 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.99 | 3.02 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 11.31 | 3.43 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.82 | 3.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 13.23 | 2.59 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.38 | 3.26 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.21 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.15 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.15 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,800 | 10.78 | 3.85 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 12.97 | 2.88 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 11.80 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 14.85 | 2.70 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.29 | 2.92 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 14.02 | 3.42 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 14.01 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 12.21 | 5.09 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,100 | 9.37 | 4.46 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
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.