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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.
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Stephen Strasburg
C/1B
Austin Barnes
2B
DJ LeMahieu
SS
Francisco Lindor
3B
Nolan Arenado
OF One
Brandon Guyer
OF Two
Rajai Davis
OF Three
Nicky Delmonico
Util
Jake Bauers
Salary
$33,400
Expected Points
137.94
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Trevor Bauer
LAA
$12,200
43.76
3.59
Stephen Strasburg
CHC
$10,000
42.75
4.28
Dallas Keuchel
PIT
$9,000
35.35
3.93
Jake Arrieta
ATL
$8,000
34.45
4.31
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jake Arrieta
ATL
$8,000
34.45
4.31
Stephen Strasburg
CHC
$10,000
42.75
4.28
Wade LeBlanc
LAD
$6,200
26.10
4.21
Dan Straily
ARZ
$6,400
26.76
4.18
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$3,700
12.63
3.41
Edwin Encarnacion
LAA
$3,600
12.55
3.49
Matt Olson
SEA
$3,100
11.92
3.84
Jesús Aguilar
CLE
$4,100
11.66
2.84
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Austin Barnes
STL
$2,100
9.75
4.64
Austin Barnes
STL
$2,100
9.75
4.64
Jefry Marte
MIL
$2,000
8.99
4.49
Jefry Marte
MIL
$2,000
8.99
4.49
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
DJ LeMahieu
TB
$3,200
12.70
3.97
Brian Dozier
OAK
$3,700
12.52
3.38
José Altuve
PIT
$4,100
11.82
2.88
Javier Báez
ATL
$4,100
11.50
2.80
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Alen Hanson
MIN
$2,300
10.54
4.58
Alen Hanson
MIN
$2,300
10.54
4.58
Carlos Asuaje
SD
$2,100
9.09
4.33
Logan Forsythe
STL
$2,200
8.89
4.04
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$4,500
14.74
3.28
Manny Machado
BAL
$4,200
13.24
3.15
Trevor Story
TB
$4,000
12.30
3.08
Chris Taylor
STL
$3,300
11.43
3.46
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Iglesias
CHW
$2,300
8.47
3.68
Tim Anderson
MIN
$3,100
11.42
3.68
Brandon Crawford
SF
$3,000
10.48
3.49
Chris Taylor
STL
$3,300
11.43
3.46
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Ramírez
LAA
$4,700
14.77
0.00
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,300
14.48
3.37
Alex Bregman
PIT
$4,300
13.88
3.23
Kris Bryant
ATL
$3,900
11.47
2.94
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Pablo Sandoval
SF
$2,100
8.99
4.28
Pablo Sandoval
SF
$2,100
8.99
4.28
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$2,600
10.71
4.12
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$2,600
10.71
4.12
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mookie Betts
BOS
$5,000
16.27
3.25
Rhys Hoskins
HOU
$3,400
13.30
3.91
Bryce Harper
CHC
$4,200
12.80
3.05
Aaron Judge
DET
$4,500
12.56
2.79
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Brandon Guyer
LAA
$2,000
11.33
5.67
Rajai Davis
BOS
$2,000
9.46
4.73
Nicky Delmonico
MIN
$2,000
9.28
4.64
Curtis Granderson
STL
$2,600
11.97
4.60
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.