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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 | Mike Clevinger |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | David Freese |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Dwight Smith Jr. |
| OF Three | Jake Bauers |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,700 |
| Expected Points | 125.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,000 | 41.91 | 4.19 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,200 | 33.66 | 4.10 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $7,000 | 30.27 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,000 | 29.34 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Germán | DET | $7,000 | 30.27 | 4.32 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,000 | 41.91 | 4.19 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,200 | 33.66 | 4.10 |
| Matt Strahm | SD | $6,400 | 25.78 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,700 | 11.39 | 3.08 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,500 | 11.06 | 3.16 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 11.01 | 2.69 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 10.83 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,300 | 10.42 | 4.53 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,400 | 10.09 | 4.20 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.10 | 2.75 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.58 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 11.15 | 3.10 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,500 | 10.97 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.39 | 2.75 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 11.36 | 2.42 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 11.29 | 2.82 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.36 | 4.07 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.94 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.95 | 3.01 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 11.93 | 2.98 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 11.45 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.66 | 4.60 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,100 | 9.45 | 4.50 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 14.99 | 2.94 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 13.97 | 2.85 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.72 | 2.86 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 12.48 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $2,400 | 10.56 | 4.40 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
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.