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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 | Vince Velasquez |
| C/1B | Welington Castillo |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Eduardo Escobar |
| OF One | Jon Jay |
| OF Two | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $29,800 |
| Expected Points | 121.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 42.82 | 3.72 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 40.51 | 3.43 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,700 | 34.92 | 4.01 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,500 | 33.89 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $6,600 | 30.68 | 4.65 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,700 | 34.92 | 4.01 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,600 | 26.27 | 3.98 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $6,400 | 24.96 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 12.41 | 3.03 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.06 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.65 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.56 | 2.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.56 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.89 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 13.89 | 3.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 13.83 | 3.22 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.93 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 14.51 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.66 | 3.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,100 | 7.87 | 3.75 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.40 | 3.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 13.97 | 2.69 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.33 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,100 | 10.38 | 4.94 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,200 | 10.60 | 4.82 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.31 |
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.