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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 | J.A. Happ |
| C/1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Colin Moran |
| OF One | Adam Frazier |
| OF Two | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Three | Leury García |
| Util | Edwin Encarnacion |
| Salary | $32,200 |
| Expected Points | 129.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,600 | 44.96 | 4.24 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,100 | 39.65 | 3.93 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,300 | 37.68 | 4.54 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $8,100 | 33.06 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,300 | 37.68 | 4.54 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,600 | 44.96 | 4.24 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $8,100 | 33.06 | 4.08 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $6,900 | 27.64 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,000 | 9.39 | 4.69 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.48 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.48 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.11 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 14.27 | 3.10 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 13.38 | 3.52 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.96 | 3.09 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.73 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 13.38 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.87 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 13.78 | 2.93 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 13.26 | 3.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 15.16 | 3.70 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 14.99 | 2.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 14.21 | 2.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,600 | 14.04 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
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.