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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 | Kevin Gausman |
| C/1B | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Josh Reddick |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Util | Nolan Arenado |
| Salary | $29,500 |
| Expected Points | 122.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 47.86 | 3.99 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 45.16 | 3.83 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 39.21 | 3.56 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,400 | 38.22 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,200 | 28.67 | 4.62 |
| Gio González | CHC | $7,000 | 28.93 | 4.13 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,400 | 38.22 | 4.07 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $7,400 | 29.68 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 14.37 | 3.78 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 9.98 | 4.75 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.32 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.12 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,900 | 11.41 | 2.92 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,500 | 11.36 | 3.25 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,200 | 11.01 | 3.44 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 10.99 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.09 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 14.94 | 3.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 13.63 | 2.96 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 14.94 | 3.56 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 16.53 | 3.52 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,900 | 13.02 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.82 | 3.05 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.77 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,000 | 9.59 | 4.79 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,000 | 9.59 | 4.79 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 15.67 | 2.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,600 | 15.03 | 3.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 14.24 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 14.06 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.40 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.40 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,100 | 9.19 | 4.37 |
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.