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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 | Wade LeBlanc |
| C/1B | Welington Castillo |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | José Osuna |
| OF Two | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,100 |
| Expected Points | 121.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 45.26 | 4.11 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,900 | 38.20 | 3.86 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,200 | 35.19 | 3.45 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 34.40 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $6,800 | 30.90 | 4.54 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $5,800 | 24.22 | 4.18 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 45.26 | 4.11 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $5,600 | 21.66 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 13.58 | 3.23 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 13.58 | 3.23 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,000 | 11.40 | 5.70 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.39 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 11.44 | 3.18 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.32 | 2.76 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 10.92 | 3.31 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 10.78 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 10.14 | 3.62 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 10.14 | 3.62 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 12.73 | 2.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.09 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,700 | 13.37 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 11.81 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 8.92 | 3.71 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.86 | 3.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.60 | 2.72 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 13.48 | 2.75 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.15 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 9.85 | 4.92 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 9.85 | 4.92 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
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.