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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Clint Frazier |
| OF Two | Jesse Winker |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Util | Travis Shaw |
| Salary | $30,600 |
| Expected Points | 125.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,900 | 43.49 | 4.39 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 43.38 | 3.71 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 42.04 | 3.72 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,800 | 40.05 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,900 | 43.49 | 4.39 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,500 | 28.22 | 4.34 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $7,400 | 31.21 | 4.22 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $7,100 | 28.94 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 11.90 | 2.83 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.68 | 2.85 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 11.08 | 3.17 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,000 | 9.51 | 4.75 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,200 | 9.53 | 4.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.83 | 2.75 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 11.13 | 2.53 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,100 | 8.32 | 3.96 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,300 | 8.86 | 3.85 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 7.62 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 11.45 | 2.55 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 11.41 | 2.38 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 10.99 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.25 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,000 | 7.94 | 3.97 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.15 | 2.89 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 11.85 | 2.63 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 11.15 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.60 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,400 | 15.31 | 2.83 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 13.97 | 2.85 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 13.66 | 2.79 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.19 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.24 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
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.