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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 | Noah Syndergaard |
| C/1B | Tyler Flowers |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | José Peraza |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Two | Leury García |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $32,300 |
| Expected Points | 131.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 40.68 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,000 | 37.85 | 3.44 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 34.82 | 3.78 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $7,900 | 33.41 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $7,900 | 33.41 | 4.23 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,800 | 32.65 | 4.19 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,200 | 40.68 | 3.99 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 34.82 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.05 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.05 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 11.40 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,000 | 11.26 | 5.63 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 9.29 | 4.64 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 13.11 | 0.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 11.84 | 2.82 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 11.53 | 2.81 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 11.53 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,800 | 10.58 | 3.78 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.74 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.08 | 3.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 12.73 | 2.77 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 11.97 | 2.72 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 11.00 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.45 | 3.60 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.58 | 3.58 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 11.00 | 3.44 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,000 | 6.85 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 14.13 | 3.14 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.49 | 2.78 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.49 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.03 | 3.07 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 13.87 | 3.23 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 13.36 | 2.62 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.32 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,400 | 11.07 | 4.61 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,300 | 10.41 | 4.52 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,700 | 11.94 | 4.42 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 9.71 | 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.