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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 | J.A. Happ |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Util | Lourdes Gurriel |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 97.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,600 | 48.70 | 0.00 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 46.84 | 0.00 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 44.29 | 0.00 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,400 | 37.60 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,800 | 19.50 | 1.99 |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | BAL | $5,500 | 3.40 | 0.62 |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | BAL | $5,500 | 3.40 | 0.62 |
| Stephen Gonsalves | OAK | $5,500 | 22.60 | 0.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 14.14 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 14.14 | 0.00 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,000 | 12.42 | 0.00 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,000 | 12.42 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,300 | 8.16 | 0.00 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,000 | 9.32 | 0.00 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 8.48 | 0.00 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,000 | 10.07 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 12.83 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,000 | 12.20 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,000 | 12.20 | 0.00 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 10.96 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 9.92 | 0.00 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,000 | 8.64 | 0.00 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,000 | 8.64 | 0.00 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 9.31 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 12.77 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 11.93 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 11.77 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 11.41 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,000 | 7.36 | 0.00 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,200 | 9.49 | 0.00 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 7.18 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 6.64 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.38 | 0.00 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,900 | 12.37 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.28 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.28 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,200 | 8.81 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,100 | 9.49 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,100 | 9.49 | 0.00 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,000 | 8.76 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 14.62 | 0.00 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 13.51 | 0.00 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,700 | 13.22 | 0.00 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,900 | 13.09 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,500 | 8.52 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $3,100 | 7.19 | 0.00 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $8,000 | 10.32 | 0.00 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $8,000 | 10.32 | 0.00 |
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.