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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Travis Jankowski |
| OF Two | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Util | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 129.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,600 | 38.91 | 4.05 |
| Anibal Sanchez | CHW | $7,900 | 32.15 | 0.00 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,200 | 32.11 | 3.92 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,000 | 30.48 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,600 | 38.91 | 4.05 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,200 | 32.11 | 3.92 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,000 | 30.48 | 3.39 |
| Sam Gaviglio | NYY | $7,400 | 22.19 | 3.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,500 | 11.84 | 3.38 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 11.03 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 9.54 | 3.81 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,900 | 10.15 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,200 | 10.62 | 3.32 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,700 | 9.49 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,700 | 9.49 | 3.51 |
| Dilson Herrera | PHI | $2,300 | 7.86 | 3.42 |
| Dilson Herrera | PHI | $2,300 | 7.86 | 3.42 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,200 | 10.62 | 3.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 13.50 | 2.81 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.22 | 2.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.22 | 2.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 11.23 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,300 | 8.07 | 3.51 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 9.10 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 11.23 | 2.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,700 | 13.27 | 0.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 10.95 | 2.74 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.18 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.18 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,600 | 10.43 | 2.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 12.74 | 2.77 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,800 | 11.59 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,200 | 9.93 | 4.51 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 8.45 | 3.67 |
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.