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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C/1B | Tucker Barnhart |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Delino DeShields |
| OF Two | Brett Phillips |
| OF Three | Mikie Mahtook |
| Util | Jake Cave |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 134.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 50.10 | 4.04 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,100 | 38.49 | 3.81 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,000 | 36.95 | 3.70 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,500 | 33.65 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 50.10 | 4.04 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $7,100 | 28.30 | 3.99 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,100 | 38.49 | 3.81 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $7,300 | 27.44 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,200 | 11.22 | 2.67 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,400 | 11.19 | 3.29 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 10.96 | 2.81 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 10.96 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,100 | 8.49 | 4.04 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 8.34 | 3.79 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,600 | 9.59 | 3.69 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.48 | 2.90 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 11.83 | 0.00 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 11.49 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.57 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.57 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 11.25 | 3.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 13.79 | 3.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 13.63 | 3.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.69 | 3.02 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.44 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,200 | 11.16 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 12.56 | 2.79 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.61 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,600 | 8.96 | 3.44 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,600 | 8.96 | 3.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.06 | 3.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 13.11 | 3.05 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 12.78 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 9.62 | 4.81 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,100 | 8.91 | 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.