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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Chase d’Arnaud |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Two | Avisaíl García |
| OF Three | Kevin Kiermaier |
| Util | Justin Turner |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 47.23 | 4.04 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,500 | 38.35 | 3.65 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $10,000 | 36.23 | 3.62 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,300 | 34.54 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $6,800 | 29.99 | 4.41 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,300 | 34.54 | 4.16 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,200 | 29.36 | 4.08 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 47.23 | 4.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 11.99 | 3.07 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 11.59 | 4.64 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 13.34 | 3.61 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.13 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.13 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 9.56 | 4.78 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 9.56 | 4.78 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 14.01 | 2.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 12.60 | 2.80 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 11.38 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 9.15 | 4.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 9.15 | 4.35 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,000 | 7.91 | 3.96 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 14.28 | 3.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 12.36 | 3.01 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 12.36 | 3.01 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 12.28 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 9.76 | 4.88 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 9.76 | 4.88 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.79 | 2.96 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.65 | 2.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 12.57 | 2.79 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.82 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.39 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.39 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,500 | 10.71 | 4.28 |
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.