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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 | Chris Archer |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Util | Whit Merrifield |
| Salary | $31,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,300 | 41.21 | 3.65 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 40.16 | 3.72 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 35.49 | 3.86 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $7,500 | 32.84 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $7,500 | 32.84 | 4.38 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $6,800 | 29.14 | 4.29 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,100 | 30.12 | 4.24 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,500 | 26.61 | 4.09 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 12.44 | 3.11 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.38 | 2.81 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 11.99 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,000 | 11.48 | 5.74 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 8.15 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 12.88 | 3.07 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 12.88 | 3.07 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.43 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 9.73 | 4.42 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.54 | 4.15 |
| Breyvic Valera | WSH | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.75 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 8.66 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 13.31 | 2.83 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.05 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.92 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 12.76 | 3.11 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 12.76 | 3.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 12.40 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 7.27 | 3.63 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 7.27 | 3.63 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,400 | 8.33 | 3.47 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,400 | 8.33 | 3.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 12.94 | 2.59 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 12.27 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,000 | 10.65 | 5.33 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,100 | 8.66 | 4.12 |
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.