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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C/1B | Andrew Knapp |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,800 |
| Expected Points | 130.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,600 | 39.30 | 4.09 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,500 | 37.06 | 3.90 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 34.39 | 3.74 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,300 | 33.59 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $5,900 | 25.83 | 4.38 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,700 | 31.71 | 4.12 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,600 | 39.30 | 4.09 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,300 | 33.59 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 12.18 | 2.90 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.64 | 3.06 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.60 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,000 | 9.16 | 4.58 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 13.54 | 2.88 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 11.69 | 3.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 11.68 | 2.65 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 11.68 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.12 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 14.62 | 2.87 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.54 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 12.41 | 2.76 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 11.68 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.07 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 13.91 | 3.02 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 12.70 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 12.44 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 10.23 | 4.65 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 10.23 | 4.65 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 15.61 | 3.39 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.89 | 2.78 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 13.32 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 12.01 | 5.00 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 9.98 | 4.99 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.19 |
| Dustin Fowler | SEA | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
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.