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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 | Felix Peña |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Sócrates Brito |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Util | Rhys Hoskins |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 112.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,500 | 35.93 | 3.78 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,800 | 32.76 | 3.72 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,900 | 28.33 | 3.59 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,200 | 27.77 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Peña | MIL | $5,500 | 26.83 | 4.88 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,700 | 27.49 | 4.10 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $6,000 | 23.99 | 4.00 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,200 | 27.77 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 11.53 | 2.81 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 11.51 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.46 | 2.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 11.40 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 9.91 | 4.31 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 9.72 | 4.05 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 8.85 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,500 | 12.85 | 2.86 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 11.10 | 2.85 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,300 | 10.89 | 3.30 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 10.72 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.19 | 2.71 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 12.06 | 2.74 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 10.85 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,200 | 8.26 | 3.75 |
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,100 | 7.83 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,700 | 13.31 | 2.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 12.21 | 2.54 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 11.55 | 2.75 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.81 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,600 | 9.47 | 3.64 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.81 | 2.76 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.70 | 2.85 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 13.34 | 2.90 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 12.89 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.72 | 4.86 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.48 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.40 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.17 | 4.37 |
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.