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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 | Trevor Cahill |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Breyvic Valera |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Util | Whit Merrifield |
| Salary | $29,500 |
| Expected Points | 122.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,500 | 39.62 | 3.77 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,000 | 36.81 | 3.68 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,000 | 35.49 | 4.44 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,500 | 33.65 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,000 | 32.31 | 5.39 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,000 | 35.49 | 4.44 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,800 | 32.92 | 4.22 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,000 | 28.38 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,800 | 11.25 | 2.96 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 10.83 | 2.71 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,700 | 10.83 | 2.93 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 10.77 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,400 | 11.94 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 11.19 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breyvic Valera | WSH | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,600 | 9.99 | 3.84 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 13.13 | 2.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,900 | 10.45 | 3.60 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.01 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 12.54 | 3.06 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.42 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.35 | 2.78 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 13.11 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,200 | 10.12 | 4.60 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,100 | 9.02 | 4.29 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
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.