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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 | Tyler Glasnow |
| C/1B | Austin Wynns |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Hunter Pence |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 115.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,400 | 43.19 | 3.79 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,700 | 37.05 | 3.82 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 35.70 | 3.57 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,600 | 35.04 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $6,900 | 32.44 | 4.70 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,000 | 27.78 | 4.63 |
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $6,800 | 27.02 | 3.97 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,700 | 37.05 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 12.01 | 3.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 11.76 | 2.73 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 11.66 | 2.99 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 11.55 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 12.17 | 2.97 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 12.17 | 2.97 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.67 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,700 | 9.94 | 3.68 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 13.60 | 3.02 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 13.32 | 2.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 12.67 | 2.82 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.71 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 14.73 | 3.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.69 | 2.82 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.69 | 2.82 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.55 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 8.78 | 3.51 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.57 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 15.13 | 2.91 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 14.86 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,300 | 9.21 | 4.00 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,200 | 8.48 | 3.85 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.84 |
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.