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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Robbie Grossman |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Util | Mallex Smith |
| Salary | $31,100 |
| Expected Points | 120.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,300 | 40.41 | 3.58 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,800 | 39.89 | 4.07 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,500 | 34.74 | 4.09 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $8,200 | 34.20 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stripling | STL | $8,200 | 34.20 | 4.17 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,500 | 34.74 | 4.09 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,800 | 39.89 | 4.07 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $7,900 | 31.86 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 10.86 | 2.79 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 10.51 | 2.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,100 | 8.86 | 4.22 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 9.36 | 4.07 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 10.95 | 2.74 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 10.41 | 3.16 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 9.92 | 3.31 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,400 | 8.66 | 3.61 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 11.47 | 2.61 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 10.04 | 2.58 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 9.93 | 3.01 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.17 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,300 | 12.39 | 2.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 11.98 | 2.99 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 11.55 | 2.41 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 11.45 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 8.93 | 4.25 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.83 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,200 | 7.94 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.02 | 3.13 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 14.51 | 2.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,300 | 12.96 | 3.01 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 12.96 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,400 | 11.17 | 4.65 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,300 | 10.08 | 4.38 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.20 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,400 | 9.58 | 3.99 |
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.