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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 | Jon Gray |
| C/1B | Francisco Cervelli |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Util | José Ramírez |
| Salary | $30,100 |
| Expected Points | 121.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 39.43 | 3.62 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,300 | 36.45 | 3.92 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,600 | 35.61 | 3.36 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 34.82 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $6,600 | 27.20 | 4.12 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $7,000 | 28.40 | 4.06 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 34.82 | 3.96 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,300 | 36.45 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 11.36 | 2.84 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.17 | 2.73 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,200 | 10.88 | 3.40 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.87 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 9.06 | 4.31 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.23 | 2.66 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 12.06 | 2.80 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 10.85 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 10.71 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,300 | 9.12 | 3.97 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.38 | 2.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 11.28 | 3.05 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 10.78 | 2.99 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 10.74 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 8.23 | 3.74 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 8.85 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 12.62 | 2.68 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,100 | 9.36 | 4.46 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,200 | 8.16 | 3.71 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.43 | 2.89 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.13 | 2.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.47 | 3.06 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,100 | 12.71 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.77 | 4.88 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,400 | 10.67 | 4.45 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $2,100 | 9.25 | 4.41 |
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.