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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Christian Walker |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Matt Duffy |
| OF One | JaCoby Jones |
| OF Two | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Util | Edwin Encarnacion |
| Salary | $33,700 |
| Expected Points | 130.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,200 | 42.81 | 3.82 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,400 | 37.01 | 3.94 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,000 | 34.49 | 3.45 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,500 | 33.81 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Estrada | KC | $5,800 | 26.32 | 4.54 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,400 | 28.17 | 4.40 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $6,800 | 28.57 | 4.20 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $7,200 | 28.96 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 11.73 | 2.86 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 11.48 | 2.94 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 11.08 | 3.46 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,200 | 11.04 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.05 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 7.56 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 12.97 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 11.33 | 2.70 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.01 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 10.46 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 14.00 | 2.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 13.38 | 3.18 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 11.22 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,100 | 7.52 | 3.58 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 8.28 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.46 | 2.90 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 12.15 | 2.96 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 11.52 | 3.20 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 11.45 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 8.96 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,100 | 7.99 | 3.80 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.62 | 2.87 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,400 | 14.31 | 4.21 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 14.14 | 2.83 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,500 | 12.39 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,000 | 10.10 | 5.05 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 10.56 | 4.59 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $2,200 | 9.69 | 4.40 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
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.