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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 | Tyler Mahle |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Travis Jankowski |
| OF Three | Jake Cave |
| Util | Matt Adams |
| Salary | $29,300 |
| Expected Points | 120.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 48.52 | 4.11 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,600 | 36.45 | 4.24 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,800 | 35.96 | 4.09 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,100 | 35.60 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $5,500 | 26.67 | 4.85 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $6,500 | 30.35 | 4.67 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,700 | 35.37 | 4.59 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,600 | 29.30 | 4.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,000 | 12.95 | 4.32 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,000 | 12.95 | 4.32 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,400 | 10.58 | 4.41 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,000 | 12.95 | 4.32 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,000 | 12.95 | 4.32 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 9.33 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 9.96 | 4.53 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 13.36 | 2.78 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 13.08 | 2.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.75 | 2.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.76 | 3.84 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.78 | 3.06 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 7.38 | 3.69 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,000 | 10.17 | 3.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.99 | 3.06 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.53 | 3.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,900 | 12.42 | 3.18 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,500 | 11.33 | 4.53 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.13 |
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.