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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| C/1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 132.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,100 | 43.90 | 3.95 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 34.75 | 3.74 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,100 | 34.23 | 3.76 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,900 | 33.20 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,100 | 43.90 | 3.95 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,600 | 29.91 | 3.94 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $7,700 | 30.29 | 3.93 |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | $6,400 | 24.49 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 12.27 | 3.23 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 11.38 | 2.99 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 11.04 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,000 | 9.73 | 4.87 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,400 | 10.92 | 4.55 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 10.21 | 4.44 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 11.77 | 3.10 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,400 | 10.33 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 8.79 | 3.99 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 8.79 | 3.99 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 13.99 | 3.04 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 11.25 | 3.04 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 10.70 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.08 | 0.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.10 | 2.58 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 11.09 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.24 | 3.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 13.10 | 2.79 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,300 | 12.34 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,100 | 9.24 | 4.40 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,600 | 11.34 | 4.36 |
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.