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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $8,000 | 12.38 | 1.55 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $4,000 | 7.22 | 1.80 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $4,000 | 7.22 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $4,000 | 7.22 | 1.80 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $4,000 | 7.22 | 1.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $8,000 | 12.38 | 1.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $5,000 | 8.95 | 1.79 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $6,000 | 8.88 | 1.48 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $6,000 | 8.88 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $5,000 | 8.95 | 1.79 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $6,000 | 8.88 | 1.48 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $6,000 | 8.88 | 1.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $7,500 | 9.96 | 1.33 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $5,500 | 8.45 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $5,500 | 8.45 | 1.54 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $7,500 | 9.96 | 1.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $8,500 | 12.56 | 1.48 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $8,500 | 12.56 | 1.48 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $9,000 | 11.26 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $8,500 | 12.56 | 1.48 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $8,500 | 12.56 | 1.48 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $9,000 | 11.26 | 1.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $8,000 | 10.84 | 1.35 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.91 |
| Jason Heyward | ATL | $6,500 | 10.38 | 1.60 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $6,000 | 10.02 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.91 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Marcell Ozuna | WSH | $6,000 | 10.02 | 1.67 |
| Jason Heyward | ATL | $6,500 | 10.38 | 1.60 |
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.