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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 Ureña |
| C/1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Three | Eddie Rosario |
| Util | Matt Carpenter |
| Salary | $30,500 |
| Expected Points | 118.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,500 | 43.47 | 4.14 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,600 | 37.63 | 3.92 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,400 | 35.73 | 3.80 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $8,500 | 33.73 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,000 | 26.53 | 4.42 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $6,100 | 25.52 | 4.18 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,500 | 43.47 | 4.14 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $7,000 | 28.47 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 14.40 | 3.06 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 14.40 | 3.06 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.72 | 3.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,000 | 9.48 | 4.74 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,200 | 10.26 | 4.66 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,200 | 10.05 | 4.57 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,100 | 9.53 | 4.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 13.07 | 2.90 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 13.07 | 2.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 11.80 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 13.03 | 2.66 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.02 | 2.86 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 11.98 | 3.33 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 11.79 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.05 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 12.67 | 2.81 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 11.94 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 11.77 | 3.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 9.54 | 4.15 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 9.54 | 4.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 15.49 | 3.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 15.15 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 13.45 | 3.36 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,300 | 13.15 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,200 | 9.83 | 4.47 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,300 | 10.04 | 4.37 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.28 |
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.