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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 | Walker Buehler |
| C/1B | Yasmani Grandal |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Ryan Braun |
| OF Two | Ben Zobrist |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Erik Kratz |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 119.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,800 | 37.43 | 3.82 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,000 | 34.55 | 3.45 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,400 | 31.86 | 3.79 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | CLE | $7,200 | 23.52 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,800 | 37.43 | 3.82 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,400 | 31.86 | 3.79 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,000 | 34.55 | 3.45 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | CLE | $7,200 | 23.52 | 0.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 11.07 | 2.77 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 11.02 | 2.62 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.23 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,000 | 6.79 | 3.39 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $2,300 | 7.69 | 3.34 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.23 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 11.55 | 3.30 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 11.55 | 3.30 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.19 | 2.73 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.19 | 2.73 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 10.82 | 2.77 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 10.33 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 10.82 | 2.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.19 | 2.73 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.19 | 2.73 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 11.23 | 2.61 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 10.39 | 2.60 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.57 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 11.23 | 2.61 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 10.39 | 2.60 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.57 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 12.68 | 2.64 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
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.