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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 | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Wil Myers |
| OF Two | Denard Span |
| OF Three | Chad Pinder |
| Util | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 145.82 |
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 | 56.38 | 4.62 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 48.74 | 4.13 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 47.60 | 4.49 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 42.37 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 56.38 | 4.62 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 47.60 | 4.49 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 42.37 | 4.24 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,800 | 28.61 | 4.21 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 13.19 | 2.75 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 12.93 | 2.94 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 12.10 | 2.57 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,900 | 11.31 | 2.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 10.98 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 12.85 | 2.47 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.99 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.10 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.68 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.61 | 3.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.88 | 2.99 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 11.12 | 4.45 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,500 | 11.12 | 4.45 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.49 | 4.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 15.40 | 3.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.45 | 2.89 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 13.53 | 2.94 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 13.40 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,600 | 11.96 | 4.60 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.43 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
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.