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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 | Blake Snell |
| C/1B | Nick Hundley |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Three | Austin Slater |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,200 | 36.68 | 3.60 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,100 | 36.52 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,100 | 30.30 | 3.74 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,600 | 30.26 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,400 | 28.67 | 4.48 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $5,500 | 24.57 | 4.47 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,500 | 27.95 | 4.30 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $6,800 | 27.43 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.03 | 3.10 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,700 | 12.69 | 3.43 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.21 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 10.11 | 4.81 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 10.43 | 4.34 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 13.09 | 3.74 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 12.04 | 3.25 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 12.04 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.14 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 14.39 | 3.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 13.51 | 3.14 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.68 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 11.21 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.76 | 4.30 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.76 | 4.30 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.68 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 15.33 | 3.33 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,100 | 13.52 | 3.30 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,400 | 13.02 | 3.83 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.34 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 13.79 | 2.93 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 13.74 | 2.64 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,100 | 13.22 | 3.22 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 13.01 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $2,100 | 10.22 | 4.87 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $2,000 | 8.36 | 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.