For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C/1B | Tyler Flowers |
| 2B | José Ramírez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $33,500 |
| Expected Points | 114.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,200 | 33.58 | 3.65 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,800 | 31.35 | 3.20 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,800 | 30.33 | 3.45 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,000 | 29.42 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,000 | 29.42 | 3.68 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,200 | 33.58 | 3.65 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,300 | 29.11 | 3.51 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,800 | 30.33 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 10.54 | 3.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,100 | 8.78 | 4.18 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.08 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,000 | 10.92 | 0.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 8.98 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 8.98 | 2.99 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,000 | 10.92 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 11.88 | 3.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 10.62 | 2.47 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.34 | 2.79 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 11.88 | 3.04 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 7.17 | 2.99 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 7.17 | 2.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.28 | 2.89 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.28 | 2.89 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,300 | 11.12 | 3.37 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 10.43 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 9.19 | 3.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,300 | 11.12 | 3.37 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $2,800 | 9.42 | 3.36 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.28 | 2.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 13.13 | 2.79 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.04 | 2.74 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,400 | 11.63 | 3.42 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 11.54 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.36 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,600 | 9.83 | 3.78 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.58 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.58 |
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.