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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 | Luis Severino |
| C/1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Holliday |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Util | Matt Chapman |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 123.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 32.33 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $8,900 | 29.53 | 3.32 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,500 | 28.45 | 3.35 |
| Liam Hendriks | SEA | $5,500 | 4.96 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 32.33 | 3.44 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,500 | 28.45 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $8,900 | 29.53 | 3.32 |
| Liam Hendriks | SEA | $5,500 | 4.96 | 0.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 11.54 | 2.96 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.09 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,300 | 11.26 | 3.41 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 9.20 | 2.97 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,300 | 11.26 | 3.41 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 9.20 | 2.97 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.94 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,900 | 8.53 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.74 | 2.94 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,900 | 8.53 | 2.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 13.29 | 3.09 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 8.58 | 3.57 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 12.24 | 2.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,400 | 11.64 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,100 | 9.64 | 4.59 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.03 | 3.46 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.03 | 3.46 |
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.