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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 | Kyle Hendricks |
| C/1B | Jefry Marte |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Brandon Nimmo |
| Util | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $31,400 |
| Expected Points | 125.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,700 | 47.59 | 4.45 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,200 | 47.48 | 4.24 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,000 | 38.96 | 3.54 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,700 | 35.55 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,500 | 34.81 | 4.64 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,700 | 47.59 | 4.45 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $6,900 | 29.74 | 4.31 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $5,600 | 24.00 | 4.29 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 11.78 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,400 | 10.84 | 4.52 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,400 | 10.84 | 4.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.05 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,000 | 11.78 | 2.94 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,600 | 11.44 | 3.18 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $3,600 | 11.44 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.51 | 4.05 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 14.64 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 13.55 | 3.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.64 | 3.01 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 10.49 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 15.21 | 3.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 11.88 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 10.28 | 4.11 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 14.84 | 2.97 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 13.13 | 3.05 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 12.90 | 2.80 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 9.56 | 4.78 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,300 | 9.58 | 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.