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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 | José Quintana |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Colin Moran |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | Joey Gallo |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Util | Jake Bauers |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 138.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 45.46 | 3.95 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,200 | 42.12 | 3.76 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,900 | 37.74 | 4.78 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $9,200 | 35.94 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,900 | 37.74 | 4.78 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $8,100 | 33.53 | 4.14 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 45.46 | 3.95 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $5,900 | 23.06 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 11.49 | 3.48 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.58 | 2.82 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.58 | 2.82 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 14.10 | 2.94 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.81 | 3.28 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 11.79 | 2.95 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 10.98 | 3.54 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,800 | 9.22 | 3.29 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.81 | 3.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 13.73 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.59 | 3.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 11.71 | 2.85 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 11.71 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.65 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.26 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,100 | 13.79 | 4.45 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.67 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.47 | 2.99 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,400 | 13.26 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,400 | 12.26 | 5.11 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 12.39 | 4.59 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 12.39 | 4.59 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,200 | 9.98 | 4.53 |
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.