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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Scott Schebler |
| OF Two | Sócrates Brito |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 137.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 50.08 | 4.64 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,300 | 32.98 | 3.55 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,700 | 31.14 | 3.58 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,000 | 30.49 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 50.08 | 4.64 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,300 | 25.92 | 4.11 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $7,600 | 29.23 | 3.85 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,000 | 30.49 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.07 | 2.74 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,600 | 11.77 | 3.27 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,200 | 11.53 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.03 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.54 | 2.62 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 11.38 | 3.25 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,900 | 11.10 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 8.41 | 3.66 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,100 | 7.46 | 3.55 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 13.43 | 3.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.49 | 3.12 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.27 | 2.51 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,400 | 11.10 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 7.83 | 3.73 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 7.82 | 3.55 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 6.88 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 13.29 | 2.89 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 11.96 | 3.23 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.56 | 3.82 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.44 | 2.95 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 14.03 | 2.75 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.26 | 3.40 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 12.50 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.26 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,100 | 8.86 | 4.22 |
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.