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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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C/1B | Francisco Cervelli |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | José Reyes |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Michael Conforto |
| Util | Didi Gregorius |
| Salary | $31,200 |
| Expected Points | 122.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,100 | 44.33 | 3.99 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,500 | 38.87 | 3.70 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,100 | 36.11 | 3.57 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 35.65 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 35.65 | 4.46 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,500 | 33.28 | 4.44 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,700 | 28.56 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,000 | 28.01 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 11.65 | 2.65 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 11.45 | 2.73 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 11.45 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,000 | 9.53 | 4.77 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 9.44 | 4.72 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 9.44 | 4.72 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 13.41 | 2.79 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 12.89 | 2.93 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 12.89 | 2.93 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.17 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 13.95 | 2.85 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 12.92 | 2.94 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.31 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.80 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.16 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 12.43 | 2.59 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,200 | 11.55 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.97 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 8.32 | 3.96 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 8.32 | 3.96 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 9.31 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 15.17 | 3.03 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.82 | 3.02 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 13.49 | 2.87 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $2,300 | 9.39 | 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.