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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 |
Anthony DeSclafani |
C/1B |
Mike Zunino |
2B |
Daniel Murphy |
SS |
Didi Gregorius |
3B |
Nolan Arenado |
OF One |
Delino DeShields |
OF Two |
Joc Pederson |
OF Three |
Tommy Pham |
Util |
Trea Turner |
Salary |
$31,500 |
Expected Points |
125.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$12,200 |
45.45 |
3.73 |
Rich Hill |
STL |
$9,200 |
34.90 |
3.79 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,200 |
34.51 |
3.75 |
Mike Fiers |
CHW |
$7,800 |
33.82 |
4.34 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Anthony DeSclafani |
PHI |
$5,900 |
27.09 |
4.59 |
Mike Fiers |
CHW |
$7,800 |
33.82 |
4.34 |
Lance Lynn |
WSH |
$7,600 |
32.55 |
4.28 |
Tyler Glasnow |
LAD |
$7,000 |
29.14 |
4.16 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$3,800 |
11.73 |
3.09 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$4,400 |
11.72 |
2.66 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,800 |
11.38 |
2.99 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,800 |
11.38 |
2.99 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mike Zunino |
TEX |
$2,000 |
9.19 |
4.60 |
Welington Castillo |
MIN |
$2,000 |
8.69 |
4.34 |
Kevin Plawecki |
CIN |
$2,000 |
8.46 |
4.23 |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$2,100 |
8.84 |
4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,000 |
13.28 |
4.43 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,100 |
11.92 |
2.91 |
José Ramírez |
LAA |
$4,400 |
11.58 |
0.00 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$3,000 |
11.02 |
3.67 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,000 |
13.28 |
4.43 |
Joe Panik |
SF |
$2,200 |
9.19 |
4.18 |
César Hernández |
HOU |
$2,600 |
10.56 |
4.06 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$3,000 |
11.02 |
3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$3,800 |
12.60 |
3.32 |
Didi Gregorius |
DET |
$3,900 |
12.41 |
3.18 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$4,500 |
12.29 |
2.73 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$4,100 |
11.74 |
2.86 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Amed Rosario |
CIN |
$2,900 |
11.21 |
3.86 |
Miguel Rojas |
ARZ |
$2,400 |
8.71 |
3.63 |
Miguel Rojas |
ARZ |
$2,400 |
8.71 |
3.63 |
Tim Anderson |
MIN |
$2,800 |
9.90 |
3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$3,900 |
12.52 |
3.21 |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$4,200 |
12.49 |
2.97 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$4,000 |
12.24 |
3.06 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,300 |
11.33 |
2.63 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
David Bote |
ATL |
$2,200 |
8.18 |
3.72 |
Todd Frazier |
DET |
$2,700 |
9.91 |
3.67 |
Brock Holt |
BOS |
$2,500 |
8.64 |
3.45 |
Brock Holt |
BOS |
$2,500 |
8.64 |
3.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tommy Pham |
WSH |
$3,800 |
15.14 |
3.98 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$4,200 |
13.29 |
3.16 |
Joc Pederson |
STL |
$3,200 |
13.29 |
4.15 |
Christian Yelich |
ARZ |
$5,000 |
12.89 |
2.58 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Delino DeShields |
TOR |
$2,000 |
9.56 |
4.78 |
Brett Phillips |
CLE |
$2,000 |
8.84 |
4.42 |
Mikie Mahtook |
CHW |
$2,300 |
9.75 |
4.24 |
Jay Bruce |
LAA |
$2,500 |
10.60 |
4.24 |
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.