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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.
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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.