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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 | Aaron Nola |
| C/1B | Austin Wynns |
| 2B | Pat Valaika |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Mason Williams |
| OF Two | Brett Phillips |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,700 |
| Expected Points | 134.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,000 | 44.53 | 4.45 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,800 | 40.66 | 3.76 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,600 | 34.34 | 4.52 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,200 | 33.59 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,600 | 34.34 | 4.52 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $6,600 | 29.55 | 4.48 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,000 | 44.53 | 4.45 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $7,500 | 31.60 | 4.21 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.63 | 2.77 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 11.27 | 3.63 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,300 | 11.20 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,300 | 11.20 | 4.87 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 9.78 | 4.66 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,400 | 13.19 | 3.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 9.81 | 4.91 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,100 | 9.39 | 4.47 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.77 | 4.44 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 13.79 | 2.87 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 11.00 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 14.14 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 13.55 | 3.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 13.12 | 2.98 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,600 | 11.71 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,600 | 11.71 | 4.50 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,500 | 11.13 | 4.45 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 8.64 | 4.32 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 14.28 | 3.17 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 13.60 | 3.02 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.38 | 2.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 13.11 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,100 | 10.46 | 4.98 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,000 | 9.71 | 4.85 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,400 | 11.34 | 4.73 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,400 | 11.06 | 4.61 |
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.