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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C/1B | Nick Hundley |
| 2B | Niko Goodrum |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Travis Jankowski |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Austin Slater |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 131.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,800 | 43.36 | 3.67 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,600 | 41.96 | 4.37 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $9,800 | 39.15 | 3.99 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 36.42 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,600 | 41.96 | 4.37 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,700 | 30.93 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $9,800 | 39.15 | 3.99 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $6,500 | 25.79 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.22 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.29 | 3.07 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,700 | 12.07 | 3.26 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 10.43 | 4.96 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 11.52 | 3.20 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,700 | 11.40 | 3.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 14.12 | 3.21 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 11.23 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 13.48 | 0.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 12.66 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.45 | 2.96 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 11.84 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.23 | 3.85 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 15.59 | 2.94 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.10 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,100 | 13.33 | 3.25 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 13.20 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,100 | 9.36 | 4.46 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.17 |
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.