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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 | Jameson Taillon |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Scott Schebler |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 124.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,000 | 40.16 | 5.02 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,700 | 39.31 | 4.52 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,600 | 35.73 | 3.37 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 35.39 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,000 | 40.16 | 5.02 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,700 | 39.31 | 4.52 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,200 | 26.73 | 4.31 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,700 | 31.26 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.69 | 2.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.49 | 2.73 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.26 | 2.96 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,200 | 11.25 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,100 | 8.79 | 4.19 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.93 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 11.44 | 2.72 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 9.64 | 2.83 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,500 | 9.44 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,400 | 8.14 | 3.39 |
| Tyler Wade | DET | $2,100 | 7.03 | 3.35 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.31 | 3.33 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.37 | 2.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 10.95 | 2.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.81 | 2.92 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 10.80 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.24 | 3.62 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 7.21 | 3.28 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 9.75 | 3.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.12 | 2.85 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 10.75 | 2.91 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 10.68 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.33 | 2.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.74 | 3.52 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,400 | 12.39 | 2.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,000 | 12.38 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.49 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.29 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,600 | 10.50 | 4.04 |
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.