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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 | Jake Odorizzi |
| C/1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Eduardo Escobar |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Victor Reyes |
| OF Three | Dustin Fowler |
| Util | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 120.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,400 | 36.07 | 3.47 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,700 | 35.43 | 3.65 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,500 | 31.60 | 3.01 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,400 | 31.03 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,300 | 27.77 | 3.80 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,700 | 25.01 | 3.73 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,400 | 31.03 | 3.69 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,700 | 35.43 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.30 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.30 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,900 | 12.67 | 3.25 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.35 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.89 | 4.23 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.89 | 4.23 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.16 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.49 | 2.72 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.72 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.23 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 11.24 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.77 | 2.87 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 10.67 | 2.88 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 10.57 | 2.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 10.45 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,100 | 7.56 | 3.60 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,100 | 7.56 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 11.73 | 2.61 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 11.56 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,200 | 11.16 | 3.49 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 9.39 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 15.05 | 2.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 14.66 | 2.87 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,300 | 12.84 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,200 | 9.85 | 4.48 |
| Victor Reyes | CHW | $2,100 | 9.32 | 4.44 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,400 | 10.32 | 4.30 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
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.