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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Austin Jackson |
| OF Two | Max Kepler |
| OF Three | JaCoby Jones |
| Util | Edwin Encarnacion |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 130.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 38.24 | 3.82 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,500 | 37.00 | 3.89 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,000 | 34.80 | 3.48 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,500 | 33.53 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,500 | 31.80 | 4.24 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $7,500 | 29.96 | 3.99 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,000 | 27.65 | 3.95 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,500 | 33.53 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.99 | 3.09 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 12.88 | 3.22 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.12 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 8.93 | 4.25 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,700 | 12.32 | 3.33 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 12.05 | 3.26 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 12.05 | 3.26 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 13.90 | 2.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 12.38 | 3.26 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.36 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.17 | 3.71 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,900 | 13.22 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 11.79 | 2.68 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 11.76 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 15.68 | 2.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,200 | 13.35 | 3.18 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,400 | 13.11 | 2.98 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,900 | 12.35 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,000 | 11.32 | 5.66 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,100 | 10.04 | 4.78 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,100 | 9.51 | 4.53 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,100 | 9.32 | 4.44 |
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.