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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C/1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | Brett Phillips |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Util | Joey Gallo |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 141.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 48.87 | 4.14 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 43.12 | 4.03 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $9,000 | 34.35 | 3.82 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,500 | 33.90 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 48.87 | 4.14 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 43.12 | 4.03 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $8,300 | 33.28 | 4.01 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,800 | 30.63 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 13.22 | 3.07 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 11.32 | 2.90 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 8.95 | 4.26 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.59 | 3.15 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.59 | 3.15 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 11.45 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,400 | 10.18 | 4.24 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.23 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 10.97 | 2.96 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,200 | 10.84 | 3.39 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,200 | 10.84 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.79 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.79 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.35 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.81 | 2.88 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 11.71 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.95 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.95 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 15.02 | 3.34 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,400 | 14.97 | 3.40 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,000 | 14.02 | 3.50 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.22 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.70 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,100 | 9.73 | 4.63 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $2,900 | 13.03 | 4.49 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 11.91 | 4.41 |
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.