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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| C/1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Alen Hanson |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Eduardo Escobar |
| OF One | Colby Rasmus |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $33,500 |
| Expected Points | 136.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,300 | 47.40 | 4.19 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,700 | 41.01 | 3.51 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,200 | 37.23 | 4.05 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,800 | 35.24 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $5,900 | 27.08 | 4.59 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,900 | 33.47 | 4.24 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,300 | 47.40 | 4.19 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $5,800 | 24.30 | 4.19 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 13.52 | 3.65 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 12.73 | 2.83 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.65 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,100 | 9.55 | 4.55 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,100 | 9.01 | 4.29 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,100 | 9.01 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.87 | 2.99 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,800 | 11.86 | 3.12 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.29 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 13.13 | 2.68 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 12.87 | 2.99 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 12.53 | 3.13 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 11.58 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 9.38 | 3.75 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 9.38 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 15.93 | 3.01 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 12.50 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 15.30 | 2.89 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 14.26 | 3.03 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 13.78 | 3.28 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 13.48 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,100 | 10.37 | 4.94 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,000 | 9.77 | 4.88 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,400 | 11.57 | 4.82 |
| Dustin Fowler | SEA | $2,100 | 9.77 | 4.65 |
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.