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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 | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Denard Span |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Util | Matt Carpenter |
| Salary | $34,400 |
| Expected Points | 135.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 41.39 | 3.90 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,900 | 35.23 | 3.96 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,800 | 34.91 | 3.56 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,500 | 34.89 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,600 | 32.75 | 4.31 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,300 | 33.90 | 4.08 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $6,200 | 25.11 | 4.05 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,300 | 29.32 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 13.38 | 2.91 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 13.38 | 2.91 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $2,300 | 10.54 | 4.58 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 11.92 | 2.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 11.92 | 2.77 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 11.72 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 13.13 | 2.79 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 12.34 | 2.68 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.25 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,700 | 10.28 | 3.81 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 13.38 | 2.91 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 13.38 | 2.91 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,400 | 12.98 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $2,600 | 11.97 | 4.60 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 15.14 | 3.15 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,000 | 14.23 | 3.56 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 13.74 | 3.27 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 13.46 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,300 | 10.94 | 4.75 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
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.