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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 | Walker Buehler |
| C/1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Terrance Gore |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Util | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 125.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,500 | 38.10 | 4.01 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,500 | 32.75 | 3.85 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,300 | 30.30 | 4.15 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $9,000 | 29.36 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,300 | 30.30 | 4.15 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,500 | 38.10 | 4.01 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $6,900 | 27.39 | 3.97 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $5,900 | 23.19 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,200 | 11.55 | 2.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.54 | 2.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 11.32 | 2.63 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 11.28 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $500 | 7.20 | 14.39 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,100 | 9.98 | 4.75 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 12.01 | 2.79 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,900 | 11.17 | 2.86 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,400 | 10.96 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,100 | 8.21 | 3.91 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 11.69 | 2.66 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.75 | 2.91 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,100 | 10.14 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 7.23 | 3.44 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,500 | 8.54 | 3.41 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,100 | 10.14 | 3.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 13.87 | 3.85 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.52 | 3.21 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 11.16 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 8.94 | 4.26 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.51 | 4.13 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.03 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 13.87 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.61 | 2.84 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $4,500 | 12.86 | 2.86 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,300 | 10.62 | 4.62 |
| Terrance Gore | NYY | $2,000 | 9.17 | 4.59 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,500 | 11.38 | 4.55 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
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.