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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 | Ross Stripling |
| C/1B | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Tzu-Wei Lin |
| 3B | Jurickson Profar |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | JaCoby Jones |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $29,200 |
| Expected Points | 116.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,100 | 41.21 | 3.41 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,800 | 39.71 | 3.68 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,500 | 35.39 | 4.16 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,700 | 33.79 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stripling | STL | $6,900 | 30.94 | 4.48 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $6,900 | 30.40 | 4.41 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,500 | 35.39 | 4.16 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,700 | 33.79 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.15 | 2.76 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,700 | 11.72 | 3.17 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 9.56 | 4.78 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.02 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Phillips | MIL | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.66 | 2.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.66 | 2.84 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 11.63 | 2.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 10.89 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.14 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.14 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.02 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 14.15 | 3.29 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 13.51 | 2.65 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,700 | 13.11 | 3.54 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 12.91 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.48 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,500 | 10.80 | 4.32 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,500 | 10.80 | 4.32 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,400 | 10.33 | 4.30 |
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.