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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 | Danny Duffy |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Mike Moustakas |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Jedd Gyorko |
| OF One | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Two | Michael A. Taylor |
| OF Three | Raimel Tapia |
| Util | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $29,800 |
| Expected Points | 111.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $9,800 | 39.05 | 3.98 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 38.42 | 3.52 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,400 | 35.36 | 3.76 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $8,300 | 32.65 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,300 | 29.56 | 4.69 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $6,200 | 27.00 | 4.35 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,800 | 39.05 | 3.98 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $8,300 | 32.65 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 11.00 | 2.50 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 10.94 | 2.74 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,100 | 10.80 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.10 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 8.85 | 3.85 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,100 | 7.99 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,200 | 11.50 | 2.74 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 10.77 | 2.76 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 10.54 | 3.01 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 10.38 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.25 | 3.63 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,100 | 10.24 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 11.72 | 2.66 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 11.03 | 2.76 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 10.95 | 2.55 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 10.71 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,100 | 9.02 | 4.30 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,300 | 8.95 | 3.89 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 7.89 | 3.58 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,300 | 10.12 | 3.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 11.47 | 2.80 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $4,100 | 11.40 | 2.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 11.14 | 2.65 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,000 | 9.22 | 4.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,600 | 9.99 | 3.84 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 8.58 | 3.73 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,200 | 8.19 | 3.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.91 | 2.78 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 13.38 | 2.85 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 11.83 | 2.96 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,900 | 11.53 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,000 | 9.04 | 4.52 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.11 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
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.