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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 | Wade LeBlanc |
| C/1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,800 |
| Expected Points | 125.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,400 | 43.07 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 41.76 | 3.94 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,200 | 37.03 | 3.31 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,700 | 36.63 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $7,000 | 33.36 | 4.77 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $7,100 | 29.45 | 4.15 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,400 | 43.07 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 41.76 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $4,100 | 11.61 | 2.83 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 11.61 | 3.23 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.23 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,000 | 9.64 | 4.82 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,300 | 10.55 | 4.58 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 11.74 | 3.35 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,700 | 11.57 | 3.13 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,700 | 11.28 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.50 | 3.29 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.35 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,400 | 8.96 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.61 | 3.09 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 12.92 | 2.75 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 12.92 | 2.75 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 8.52 | 3.55 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 8.52 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.98 | 3.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.09 | 2.73 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,000 | 12.02 | 6.01 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 9.13 | 4.56 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,200 | 9.88 | 4.49 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
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.