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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| C/1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Danny Santana |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Util | José Ramírez |
| Salary | $32,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 38.35 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 36.33 | 3.91 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,800 | 33.46 | 3.10 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $9,900 | 32.78 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Fillmyer | SEA | $5,800 | 25.00 | 4.31 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $7,100 | 28.40 | 4.00 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,700 | 22.76 | 3.99 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $7,800 | 30.80 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,000 | 11.85 | 2.96 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,100 | 11.80 | 2.88 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,000 | 9.03 | 4.52 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 11.28 | 3.05 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 10.86 | 2.78 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Santana | NYM | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.66 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.69 | 3.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 11.66 | 2.78 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.28 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 10.93 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.28 |
| Eric Stamets | LAA | $2,000 | 6.34 | 3.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.31 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 10.08 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.72 | 2.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 13.97 | 3.04 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.91 | 2.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 12.55 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.74 | 4.87 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.61 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,500 | 11.49 | 4.59 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $2,000 | 9.13 | 4.57 |
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.