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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| C/1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Ian Happ |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Util | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,000 | 45.36 | 4.12 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 43.43 | 3.88 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,000 | 35.69 | 3.97 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $9,500 | 32.98 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,000 | 45.36 | 4.12 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,000 | 35.69 | 3.97 |
| Tyler Chatwood | ATL | $5,700 | 22.62 | 3.97 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 43.43 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.03 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 7.34 | 3.67 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.61 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,300 | 12.44 | 3.77 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.98 | 2.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 11.12 | 2.78 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,200 | 10.67 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,300 | 12.44 | 3.77 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 8.96 | 3.58 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 8.96 | 3.58 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 12.88 | 2.63 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 12.54 | 2.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 11.83 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 8.02 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 12.59 | 2.68 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,300 | 12.47 | 0.00 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 11.98 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,400 | 9.15 | 3.81 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 15.01 | 2.73 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,200 | 14.76 | 3.52 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.69 | 3.04 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 12.59 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,200 | 8.62 | 3.92 |
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.