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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 | Carlos Martínez |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Ian Happ |
| OF Two | Harrison Bader |
| OF Three | Jason Heyward |
| Util | Max Kepler |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 137.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 51.56 | 4.23 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,800 | 46.96 | 4.35 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,600 | 38.42 | 4.47 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,800 | 36.11 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $7,300 | 34.18 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,500 | 33.63 | 4.48 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,600 | 38.42 | 4.47 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,800 | 46.96 | 4.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,100 | 13.64 | 3.33 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,100 | 13.64 | 3.33 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 13.27 | 3.68 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 12.78 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,200 | 8.17 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 15.25 | 3.72 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.72 | 3.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.72 | 3.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 10.93 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 15.25 | 3.72 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 15.69 | 3.27 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 10.44 | 2.55 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 8.70 | 3.48 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 15.69 | 3.27 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 16.87 | 3.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.55 | 3.06 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.96 | 3.89 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.96 | 3.89 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 15.42 | 3.35 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 14.42 | 2.62 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.78 | 2.76 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.48 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,600 | 11.56 | 4.44 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Jason Heyward | ATL | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,400 | 9.37 | 3.90 |
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.