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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C/1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Util | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 51.44 | 4.18 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 43.05 | 4.14 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,100 | 38.91 | 3.50 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,800 | 37.61 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 51.44 | 4.18 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 43.05 | 4.14 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,500 | 30.67 | 4.09 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,300 | 33.68 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 12.29 | 2.73 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 11.99 | 3.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 11.02 | 2.83 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,800 | 10.97 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 13.66 | 2.97 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 10.70 | 2.81 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 10.01 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 12.48 | 2.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 11.31 | 2.57 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 11.19 | 3.02 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,800 | 11.15 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 7.62 | 3.81 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.43 | 3.67 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 6.74 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 11.81 | 2.51 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 11.38 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.65 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.02 | 3.07 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 13.53 | 2.71 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 13.53 | 3.01 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 13.10 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.38 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
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.