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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Grayson Greiner |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Grégor Blanco |
| Util | Eduardo Escobar |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 138.01 |
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 | 44.45 | 3.77 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $10,200 | 32.62 | 3.20 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,600 | 32.05 | 4.22 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 31.92 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,600 | 32.05 | 4.22 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 31.92 | 3.89 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,100 | 27.58 | 3.88 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $5,900 | 22.83 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 10.96 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,000 | 9.97 | 4.98 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,000 | 9.16 | 4.58 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,200 | 10.05 | 4.57 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.39 | 2.95 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 11.32 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.52 | 3.70 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,600 | 9.45 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.36 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.59 | 3.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 11.50 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.38 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 14.28 | 3.17 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.30 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 13.13 | 2.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 13.13 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.03 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.03 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 15.61 | 3.25 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 15.02 | 2.95 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 13.24 | 3.15 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,000 | 12.34 | 6.17 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,200 | 10.64 | 4.84 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.24 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.24 |
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.