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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 | Madison Bumgarner |
| C/1B | Trevor Plouffe |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Andrew Toles |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Util | Carlos González |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,400 | 38.57 | 4.10 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,000 | 36.34 | 4.04 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,000 | 35.77 | 3.58 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,800 | 34.41 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | MIN | $6,600 | 28.34 | 4.29 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $7,300 | 30.83 | 4.22 |
| Tyler Chatwood | ATL | $6,500 | 27.17 | 4.18 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,400 | 38.57 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.93 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,100 | 11.75 | 2.87 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,700 | 11.63 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.15 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $2,700 | 10.48 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,600 | 12.88 | 3.58 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,600 | 12.88 | 3.58 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.12 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.12 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 13.98 | 3.11 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 13.38 | 3.11 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 13.18 | 3.14 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 12.75 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 10.70 | 3.57 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,200 | 7.54 | 3.43 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 9.66 | 3.22 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 13.18 | 3.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.85 | 3.16 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 12.94 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.10 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 15.54 | 2.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 15.28 | 3.64 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.09 | 3.00 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,400 | 13.95 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.66 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,600 | 11.78 | 4.53 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.35 |
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.