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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 | Rich Hill |
| C/1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $32,700 |
| Expected Points | 131.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,800 | 47.10 | 3.99 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,000 | 45.95 | 3.83 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,000 | 36.38 | 4.55 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,600 | 33.10 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,000 | 36.38 | 4.55 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,200 | 30.76 | 4.27 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,800 | 47.10 | 3.99 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $6,000 | 23.38 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,400 | 12.93 | 2.94 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 12.11 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 11.63 | 4.47 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 8.87 | 4.22 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 13.22 | 2.70 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 13.13 | 3.45 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.38 | 2.75 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.38 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilson Herrera | PHI | $2,000 | 8.26 | 4.13 |
| Dilson Herrera | PHI | $2,000 | 8.26 | 4.13 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 14.22 | 2.96 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 11.68 | 2.72 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.64 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.98 | 3.33 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 13.24 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 15.07 | 2.95 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.57 | 2.97 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.48 | 2.90 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,600 | 13.94 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,300 | 9.88 | 4.30 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $2,300 | 9.60 | 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.