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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 | David Freese |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Kemp |
| OF Two | Matt Holliday |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Ender Inciarte |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,300 | 37.89 | 4.07 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,000 | 35.22 | 3.52 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,700 | 26.83 | 3.48 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $5,800 | 17.98 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,300 | 37.89 | 4.07 |
| German Márquez | TB | $10,000 | 35.22 | 3.52 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,700 | 26.83 | 3.48 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $5,800 | 17.98 | 3.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 10.73 | 2.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.55 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.55 | 4.55 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.55 | 4.55 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,200 | 8.66 | 3.94 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.99 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.99 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 13.52 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.42 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.42 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.42 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 13.52 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.50 | 3.15 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.08 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 10.85 | 3.10 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.50 | 3.15 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 10.85 | 3.10 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.08 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.24 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 11.45 | 2.79 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kemp | STL | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
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.