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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 | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Max Moroff |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 134.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,000 | 45.97 | 3.83 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,100 | 43.96 | 4.35 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,500 | 41.09 | 3.57 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,600 | 34.41 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,500 | 30.33 | 4.67 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,600 | 34.41 | 4.53 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,100 | 43.96 | 4.35 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,400 | 26.10 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 13.71 | 3.71 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 13.71 | 3.71 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 13.19 | 3.07 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 12.79 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.17 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.39 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.32 | 3.17 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 12.73 | 2.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 12.73 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,500 | 10.95 | 4.38 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,500 | 10.95 | 4.38 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 15.04 | 3.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 14.24 | 2.85 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 11.42 | 2.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 9.54 | 4.77 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 9.54 | 4.77 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.16 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 17.15 | 3.36 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 14.16 | 3.22 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,900 | 13.74 | 0.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 12.52 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.04 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.04 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.54 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 14.81 | 3.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 14.14 | 2.83 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 13.76 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,000 | 9.99 | 4.99 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,800 | 13.01 | 4.64 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,300 | 10.59 | 4.60 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,300 | 10.59 | 4.60 |
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.