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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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Marcus Stroman
C/1B
Paul Goldschmidt
2B
Brian Dozier
SS
Francisco Lindor
3B
Pablo Sandoval
OF One
Melky Cabrera
OF Two
Curtis Granderson
OF Three
Carlos González
Util
Edwin Encarnacion
Salary
$32,100
Expected Points
127.89
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Justin Verlander
PIT
$11,500
45.09
3.92
Madison Bumgarner
SF
$9,500
38.52
4.05
Carlos Carrasco
LAA
$9,700
37.75
3.89
Clayton Kershaw
STL
$10,700
37.17
3.47
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Marcus Stroman
KC
$6,600
29.86
4.52
Trevor Cahill
NYY
$6,900
30.39
4.40
Anthony DeSclafani
PHI
$6,100
25.07
4.11
Madison Bumgarner
SF
$9,500
38.52
4.05
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Edwin Encarnacion
LAA
$3,800
14.12
3.71
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$3,900
12.70
3.26
Gary Sánchez
DET
$3,300
12.69
3.84
Joey Votto
PHI
$4,100
12.67
3.09
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Robinson Chirinos
TOR
$2,300
9.23
4.01
Chris Davis
BAL
$2,200
8.81
4.00
Wilmer Flores
CIN
$2,600
10.38
3.99
Wilmer Flores
CIN
$2,600
10.38
3.99
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Altuve
PIT
$4,000
12.38
3.10
Brian Dozier
OAK
$3,800
12.22
3.21
Scooter Gennett
PHI
$3,900
11.82
3.03
Javier Báez
ATL
$4,100
11.53
2.81
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Sean Rodríguez
LAD
$2,000
8.06
4.03
Sean Rodríguez
LAD
$2,000
8.06
4.03
Alen Hanson
MIN
$2,200
8.32
3.78
Alen Hanson
MIN
$2,200
8.32
3.78
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$4,400
15.11
3.43
Manny Machado
BAL
$4,300
12.61
2.93
Xander Bogaerts
BOS
$4,300
11.66
2.71
Paul DeJong
WSH
$3,100
11.28
3.64
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Greg Garcia
WSH
$2,000
8.20
4.10
Greg Garcia
WSH
$2,000
8.20
4.10
Aledmys Díaz
KC
$2,500
9.29
3.72
José Iglesias
CHW
$2,300
8.53
3.71
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Ramírez
LAA
$4,800
14.95
0.00
Alex Bregman
PIT
$4,400
12.54
2.85
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,300
12.35
2.87
Eduardo Escobar
OAK
$3,300
11.18
3.39
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Pablo Sandoval
SF
$2,000
9.77
4.88
Pablo Sandoval
SF
$2,000
9.77
4.88
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$2,600
10.82
4.16
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$2,600
10.82
4.16
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Giancarlo Stanton
DET
$4,200
16.09
3.83
Mookie Betts
BOS
$5,100
14.76
2.89
Aaron Judge
DET
$4,400
14.62
3.32
Andrew Benintendi
BOS
$4,300
13.88
3.23
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Melky Cabrera
NYY
$2,000
9.20
4.60
Curtis Granderson
STL
$2,600
11.79
4.53
Nicky Delmonico
MIN
$2,000
8.88
4.44
Michael Conforto
CIN
$2,700
11.25
4.16
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.