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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C/1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Greg Garcia |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 128.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 43.94 | 3.89 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,600 | 32.75 | 3.81 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,900 | 30.81 | 3.46 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,500 | 28.38 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 43.94 | 3.89 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,600 | 32.75 | 3.81 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,400 | 26.92 | 3.64 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $6,400 | 22.96 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.25 | 2.78 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 11.49 | 2.87 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,000 | 10.50 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,000 | 10.50 | 5.25 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.43 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $2,100 | 9.03 | 4.30 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,700 | 10.26 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 11.59 | 2.83 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.36 | 2.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,900 | 11.35 | 2.91 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.13 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.67 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,200 | 9.56 | 4.34 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 12.43 | 2.76 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 10.65 | 2.73 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 10.50 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 9.28 | 4.64 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 12.22 | 2.78 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,400 | 11.69 | 3.44 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 11.58 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 12.91 | 2.44 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.93 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 12.62 | 3.16 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 12.18 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.30 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,300 | 9.37 | 4.08 |
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.