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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 | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Mike Gerber |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 141.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,500 | 46.06 | 4.00 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,800 | 45.75 | 4.67 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,400 | 36.96 | 3.93 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,500 | 35.90 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,800 | 45.75 | 4.67 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $7,200 | 30.68 | 4.26 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,500 | 35.90 | 4.22 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,000 | 29.21 | 4.17 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.11 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 11.38 | 3.92 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 9.50 | 4.52 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.19 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 13.35 | 2.78 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 12.62 | 2.87 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.57 | 3.60 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.33 | 2.99 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,300 | 13.14 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.82 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,600 | 10.03 | 3.86 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,900 | 14.11 | 3.62 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,400 | 13.86 | 4.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 13.19 | 2.81 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,000 | 12.53 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gerber | CHW | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,000 | 12.53 | 4.18 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
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.