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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 | Marco Gonzales |
| C/1B | Kurt Suzuki |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Brett Phillips |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Francisco Lindor |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 121.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,300 | 32.68 | 3.51 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $6,300 | 31.58 | 5.01 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,700 | 30.33 | 3.94 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,000 | 29.70 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $6,300 | 31.58 | 5.01 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,700 | 30.33 | 3.94 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,000 | 29.70 | 3.71 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,200 | 25.84 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,800 | 11.32 | 2.98 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,400 | 10.86 | 4.52 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 10.76 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,300 | 10.54 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,400 | 10.86 | 4.52 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,700 | 12.28 | 0.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.44 | 2.93 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.44 | 2.93 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 11.42 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,300 | 8.52 | 3.70 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,000 | 7.21 | 3.61 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 11.42 | 3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 12.69 | 2.88 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.49 | 2.97 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.43 | 2.93 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.43 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.43 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,500 | 8.11 | 3.24 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,900 | 9.24 | 3.19 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.49 | 2.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.21 | 2.65 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 11.22 | 3.12 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,500 | 11.00 | 3.14 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 10.55 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 10.55 | 3.52 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,000 | 6.68 | 3.34 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,500 | 11.00 | 3.14 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.80 | 3.07 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,500 | 12.80 | 3.66 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 12.44 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
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.