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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 | Tyson Ross |
| C/1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Niko Goodrum |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Michael A. Taylor |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Jon Jay |
| Util | Matt Carpenter |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 124.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,800 | 47.94 | 3.75 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 44.42 | 4.23 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,900 | 42.94 | 3.61 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,300 | 37.99 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $6,800 | 30.91 | 4.54 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | ARZ | $6,000 | 26.37 | 4.39 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,100 | 35.45 | 4.38 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,600 | 32.55 | 4.28 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 14.05 | 3.05 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 14.05 | 3.05 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.78 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,000 | 11.11 | 5.55 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.39 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.15 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,100 | 8.49 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 13.14 | 3.28 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 12.04 | 2.94 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 10.94 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,300 | 10.48 | 4.56 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,300 | 10.48 | 4.56 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 10.01 | 4.55 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 10.01 | 4.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 14.10 | 2.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 13.77 | 2.93 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 13.11 | 3.45 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.84 | 0.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 11.44 | 4.76 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 11.44 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 11.44 | 4.76 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,400 | 11.44 | 4.76 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 16.09 | 3.28 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 15.69 | 2.96 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,400 | 13.56 | 3.99 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,100 | 9.01 | 4.29 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,500 | 10.25 | 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.