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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 | Trevor Williams |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Ehire Adrianza |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 120.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $12,000 | 48.33 | 4.03 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,500 | 46.44 | 4.42 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 43.69 | 4.37 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,000 | 35.05 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,400 | 28.62 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,500 | 46.44 | 4.42 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,000 | 35.05 | 4.38 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 43.69 | 4.37 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.47 | 3.04 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,400 | 11.64 | 3.42 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,400 | 11.64 | 3.42 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 11.63 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 12.05 | 2.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.95 | 2.65 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.95 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 15.14 | 3.03 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 13.49 | 2.87 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 12.72 | 3.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 10.28 | 4.11 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.64 | 3.76 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 13.67 | 3.25 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 12.83 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 11.19 | 4.66 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 11.19 | 4.66 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 14.97 | 3.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 14.75 | 2.78 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,900 | 13.90 | 3.56 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,500 | 13.45 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,200 | 10.37 | 4.71 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
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.