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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 | Marcus Stroman |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Leury García |
| OF Two | Dylan Cozens |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,100 |
| Expected Points | 121.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,500 | 46.36 | 4.03 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,000 | 43.68 | 3.64 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 32.55 | 3.13 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,100 | 30.87 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,200 | 28.68 | 4.63 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,300 | 30.34 | 4.16 |
| Corey Oswalt | CIN | $5,500 | 22.60 | 4.11 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,500 | 46.36 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 13.44 | 3.44 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 13.44 | 3.44 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,700 | 13.02 | 3.52 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.67 | 4.44 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.28 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.91 | 2.87 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 11.60 | 2.97 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,500 | 11.32 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.88 | 4.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 13.20 | 2.81 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.57 | 2.92 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.09 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.04 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.04 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.95 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.14 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.08 | 2.91 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 12.50 | 2.72 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.08 | 4.32 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.08 | 4.32 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 15.24 | 2.99 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 14.90 | 2.86 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 14.61 | 3.11 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $2,200 | 10.15 | 4.61 |
| Dylan Cozens | HOU | $2,000 | 9.11 | 4.55 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,400 | 10.83 | 4.51 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,600 | 11.57 | 4.45 |
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.