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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 | Blake Snell |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Chris Taylor |
| 3B | Colin Moran |
| OF One | Manuel Margot |
| OF Two | Joey Gallo |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 135.43 |
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 | 50.15 | 4.11 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,400 | 47.60 | 4.18 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,700 | 45.93 | 3.93 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,800 | 45.66 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $8,000 | 34.85 | 4.36 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,300 | 44.05 | 4.28 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,200 | 30.55 | 4.24 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,800 | 45.66 | 4.23 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 13.09 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 12.57 | 2.92 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 12.49 | 2.84 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 12.38 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.14 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.92 | 2.81 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.94 | 2.65 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.94 | 2.65 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 14.42 | 2.88 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.56 | 2.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 12.20 | 2.71 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 10.87 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 8.13 | 3.70 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 8.13 | 3.70 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.62 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.81 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.65 | 2.75 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 12.46 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.22 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 15.00 | 3.19 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 14.08 | 2.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.61 | 2.72 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.19 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.17 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
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.