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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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C/1B | Blake Swihart |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Joey Rickard |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,500 | 37.38 | 3.25 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,600 | 34.66 | 4.03 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $9,000 | 27.49 | 3.05 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,500 | 26.92 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,500 | 26.92 | 4.14 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,600 | 34.66 | 4.03 |
| Austin Gomber | WSH | $7,100 | 24.20 | 3.41 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $7,800 | 26.26 | 3.37 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.14 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 11.24 | 3.12 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,200 | 10.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 9.42 | 4.71 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 9.42 | 4.71 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 10.21 | 4.44 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
| Breyvic Valera | WSH | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.49 | 3.02 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.01 | 2.82 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.01 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 8.06 | 3.84 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.79 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.79 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.77 | 3.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,500 | 11.62 | 3.32 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,500 | 11.62 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.13 | 3.03 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.46 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 12.41 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,000 | 9.29 | 4.64 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.42 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
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.