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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Util | Matt Carpenter |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 128.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,800 | 36.16 | 3.69 |
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $8,500 | 32.98 | 3.88 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,100 | 31.55 | 3.47 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,800 | 31.51 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $6,000 | 25.08 | 4.18 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,800 | 31.51 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $5,800 | 23.29 | 4.02 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,400 | 29.09 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 13.24 | 3.01 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 13.24 | 3.01 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 11.90 | 2.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.70 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Higashioka | DET | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.08 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.31 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 10.09 | 4.38 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 10.09 | 4.38 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.18 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.05 | 2.99 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 10.89 | 3.40 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 13.77 | 2.99 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,400 | 13.54 | 3.08 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 13.42 | 2.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $2,000 | 10.21 | 5.11 |
| David Dahl | TB | $2,300 | 10.95 | 4.76 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.46 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
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.