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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 | Jake Odorizzi |
| C/1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Two | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 124.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,900 | 45.35 | 4.16 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 42.21 | 3.73 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,400 | 38.82 | 4.13 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,000 | 38.70 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,500 | 34.21 | 4.56 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,000 | 38.70 | 4.30 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,800 | 29.20 | 4.29 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,900 | 45.35 | 4.16 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.64 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,000 | 10.12 | 5.06 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.61 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,300 | 10.41 | 4.53 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 9.25 | 4.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.03 | 3.54 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,200 | 11.17 | 3.49 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,200 | 11.17 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,300 | 10.37 | 4.51 |
| Dilson Herrera | PHI | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Dilson Herrera | PHI | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.96 | 3.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.31 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 11.52 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 11.03 | 2.45 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,600 | 10.03 | 3.86 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,600 | 10.03 | 3.86 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 13.17 | 3.56 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 12.17 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,100 | 11.80 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 9.25 | 4.62 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 9.25 | 4.62 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,100 | 11.80 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 15.55 | 3.24 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 13.73 | 2.69 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 13.62 | 2.84 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,100 | 11.55 | 5.50 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,400 | 11.33 | 4.72 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
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.