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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 | Marco Gonzales |
| C/1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | JT Riddle |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 164.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,700 | 45.63 | 3.90 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,900 | 40.17 | 3.38 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 33.21 | 2.89 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,200 | 33.21 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $6,300 | 31.63 | 5.02 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,000 | 31.51 | 4.50 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,100 | 30.41 | 4.28 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,000 | 25.20 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 12.19 | 3.13 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 11.81 | 3.11 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 11.08 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,100 | 8.16 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 11.67 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.34 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.36 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.45 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.99 | 4.09 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 8.85 | 4.02 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,000 | 7.52 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.06 | 2.99 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 11.05 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 10.81 | 5.15 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 11.57 | 2.51 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 11.57 | 2.51 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,500 | 11.31 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.45 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.45 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 7.86 | 3.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,300 | 51.16 | 15.50 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,300 | 14.34 | 3.33 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.34 | 3.03 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.37 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,300 | 51.16 | 15.50 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,000 | 10.84 | 5.42 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,800 | 12.10 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
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.