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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 | Sean Newcomb |
| C/1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | José Pirela |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,800 |
| Expected Points | 126.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,800 | 34.29 | 3.50 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,600 | 34.04 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $8,300 | 33.32 | 4.01 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,900 | 33.24 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $7,600 | 31.34 | 4.12 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,700 | 31.20 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $8,300 | 33.32 | 4.01 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $8,600 | 34.04 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 12.92 | 2.75 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 12.46 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.67 | 2.75 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.63 | 3.14 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 11.36 | 3.07 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,600 | 10.43 | 4.01 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 9.31 | 3.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 12.39 | 2.53 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 9.25 | 3.70 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.66 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.01 | 3.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.53 | 2.85 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,400 | 10.19 | 4.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 15.66 | 3.13 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.96 | 2.93 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 13.61 | 2.96 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,100 | 9.29 | 4.42 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,900 | 12.77 | 4.40 |
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.