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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 | Vince Velasquez |
| C/1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | JaCoby Jones |
| OF Two | Daniel Palka |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Util | Trea Turner |
| Salary | $32,500 |
| Expected Points | 121.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 43.81 | 3.65 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,500 | 30.86 | 2.94 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $8,500 | 30.18 | 3.55 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,000 | 28.92 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $5,900 | 26.18 | 4.44 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 43.81 | 3.65 |
| James Shields | MIN | $6,800 | 24.75 | 3.64 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,000 | 28.92 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 11.84 | 3.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 11.58 | 2.63 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 11.54 | 2.75 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,100 | 11.06 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 12.82 | 0.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.65 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.65 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,600 | 10.60 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,500 | 10.54 | 4.21 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.65 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.65 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 6.91 | 3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 14.10 | 3.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,500 | 10.39 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,700 | 8.88 | 3.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 12.16 | 2.83 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.98 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 10.44 | 2.90 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 7.86 | 3.57 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 7.86 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.59 | 2.86 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.51 | 2.84 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 12.39 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,000 | 10.06 | 5.03 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,100 | 8.74 | 4.16 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,700 | 10.56 | 3.91 |
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.