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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 | Luke Weaver |
| C/1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Chris Taylor |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,300 |
| Expected Points | 123.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 53.04 | 4.21 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,100 | 44.71 | 3.70 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,400 | 41.50 | 3.64 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $8,700 | 38.02 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $6,600 | 30.33 | 4.59 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $8,700 | 38.02 | 4.37 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 53.04 | 4.21 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,500 | 30.54 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 12.29 | 2.73 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,500 | 12.12 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 12.69 | 2.70 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 11.85 | 2.75 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 14.17 | 2.89 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 12.81 | 2.85 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.35 | 2.87 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.04 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,100 | 7.56 | 3.60 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,100 | 7.41 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.43 | 3.15 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $0 | 13.49 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.21 | 2.78 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 15.76 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 14.96 | 3.40 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.73 | 2.89 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,700 | 14.13 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $2,500 | 10.86 | 4.34 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
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.