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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 | Jon Gray |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Brandon Drury |
| OF One | Leury García |
| OF Two | Odúbel Herrera |
| OF Three | Mark Canha |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 122.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 40.36 | 3.96 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,700 | 39.75 | 4.10 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,300 | 37.84 | 4.07 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,900 | 37.57 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,900 | 37.57 | 4.76 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $6,200 | 27.14 | 4.38 |
| Jorge López | CLE | $6,200 | 25.56 | 4.12 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,700 | 39.75 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 12.26 | 2.72 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 11.56 | 2.75 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 11.48 | 2.50 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,700 | 11.45 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,200 | 9.77 | 4.44 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.29 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.41 | 2.65 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 11.35 | 2.52 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 11.35 | 3.44 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 10.86 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.12 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.02 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.07 | 2.68 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 11.48 | 2.44 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 10.60 | 2.52 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 10.42 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.91 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.83 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 8.77 | 3.65 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.77 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 13.13 | 2.98 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.02 | 2.86 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 11.70 | 2.44 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 11.64 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,100 | 8.78 | 4.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 14.76 | 3.01 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.53 | 2.91 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 13.81 | 2.76 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $2,200 | 9.98 | 4.54 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
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.