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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $8,000 | 10.47 | 1.31 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $7,000 | 10.41 | 1.49 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,000 | 9.38 | 1.56 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $4,500 | 5.67 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $6,000 | 9.38 | 1.56 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $7,000 | 10.41 | 1.49 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $8,000 | 10.47 | 1.31 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $4,500 | 5.67 | 1.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $6,500 | 10.02 | 1.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $6,000 | 7.78 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $6,500 | 10.02 | 1.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $6,000 | 7.78 | 1.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $8,500 | 10.34 | 1.22 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $5,500 | 7.87 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $5,500 | 7.87 | 1.43 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $8,500 | 10.34 | 1.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $8,000 | 11.21 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $8,000 | 11.21 | 1.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,000 | 12.55 | 1.39 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $9,500 | 11.48 | 1.21 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $8,500 | 11.44 | 1.35 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $7,000 | 10.77 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $7,000 | 10.77 | 1.54 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $7,500 | 10.74 | 1.43 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,000 | 12.55 | 1.39 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $8,500 | 11.44 | 1.35 |
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.