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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Niko Goodrum |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Jim Adduci |
| OF Two | Jon Jay |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Util | José Abreu |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 138.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,200 | 46.45 | 4.15 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 41.92 | 3.81 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,800 | 39.13 | 3.99 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,800 | 36.89 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine Hardy | CHW | $5,900 | 25.20 | 4.27 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,800 | 36.89 | 4.19 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,200 | 46.45 | 4.15 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,800 | 39.13 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.63 | 3.16 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 12.07 | 3.55 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.24 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.04 | 2.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.04 | 2.94 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,700 | 10.17 | 3.76 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 14.24 | 3.03 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 12.64 | 3.51 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.86 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.65 | 4.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.82 | 0.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.06 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.24 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 15.06 | 2.90 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 13.61 | 3.02 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,200 | 13.45 | 3.20 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $2,200 | 9.69 | 4.40 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.34 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
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.