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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 | James Paxton |
| C/1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Three | Scott Schebler |
| Util | Daniel Vogelbach |
| Salary | $33,000 |
| Expected Points | 126.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $11,000 | 42.23 | 3.84 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 42.10 | 3.42 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 37.90 | 3.51 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,500 | 36.37 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,300 | 31.70 | 4.34 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $6,600 | 27.40 | 4.15 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,100 | 28.04 | 3.95 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,000 | 34.72 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 11.56 | 2.69 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.43 | 2.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.24 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,200 | 9.61 | 4.37 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.35 | 3.34 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 10.55 | 2.71 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,000 | 10.44 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,300 | 8.71 | 3.79 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,600 | 9.66 | 3.72 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 12.64 | 2.69 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 12.27 | 2.99 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,100 | 11.29 | 2.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 11.27 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 6.98 | 3.32 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.70 | 3.02 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.92 | 3.61 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 11.31 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,200 | 9.49 | 4.32 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.61 | 3.04 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 12.96 | 2.64 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,500 | 12.68 | 3.62 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,000 | 12.18 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 9.47 | 4.74 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.66 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
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.