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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 | Luis Severino |
| C/1B | Blake Swihart |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Alex Verdugo |
| Util | Hernán Pérez |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 133.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 39.27 | 3.41 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,800 | 38.61 | 3.58 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,500 | 34.27 | 4.03 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,200 | 32.67 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $6,700 | 29.45 | 4.40 |
| Jordan Zimmermann | CHW | $5,800 | 23.97 | 4.13 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,600 | 23.01 | 4.11 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,500 | 34.27 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 12.56 | 3.14 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 12.56 | 3.14 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,400 | 12.56 | 3.69 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,300 | 12.43 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips | MIL | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Phillips | MIL | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.13 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.63 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 15.47 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 13.63 | 3.03 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 10.62 | 4.62 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 10.62 | 4.62 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,900 | 10.88 | 3.75 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.85 | 3.09 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 11.76 | 2.50 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 11.76 | 2.50 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,200 | 7.72 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $3,900 | 13.19 | 3.38 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 12.97 | 2.88 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,800 | 12.37 | 3.26 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,200 | 10.95 | 4.98 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,400 | 11.91 | 4.96 |
| Alex Verdugo | STL | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.68 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
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.