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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 | Kevin Gausman |
| C/1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Preston Tucker |
| OF Three | Daniel Palka |
| Util | Matt Carpenter |
| Salary | $30,500 |
| Expected Points | 120.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,400 | 41.97 | 4.04 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,900 | 37.95 | 3.83 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,000 | 35.36 | 3.54 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,200 | 33.53 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,200 | 33.53 | 4.66 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,400 | 41.97 | 4.04 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $7,100 | 28.47 | 4.01 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,200 | 28.34 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 13.62 | 2.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 13.62 | 2.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 9.25 | 4.40 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.16 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,400 | 9.85 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.78 | 3.18 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.93 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,400 | 9.45 | 3.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 14.13 | 3.01 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.12 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.87 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 13.98 | 0.00 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 11.56 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.05 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,100 | 13.43 | 3.28 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 12.73 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,500 | 12.59 | 3.60 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,100 | 12.49 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Preston Tucker | NYM | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,700 | 11.30 | 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.