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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 | Rich Hill |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Willy Adames |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Sócrates Brito |
| OF Two | Gregory Polanco |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Util | José Ramírez |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 126.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,400 | 40.78 | 4.34 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 37.56 | 3.76 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,500 | 31.79 | 3.74 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,200 | 29.83 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,400 | 40.78 | 4.34 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,800 | 27.34 | 4.02 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $5,700 | 22.45 | 3.94 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,200 | 27.14 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 11.97 | 2.78 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 11.96 | 2.78 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 11.76 | 2.73 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 12.21 | 2.91 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.36 | 2.99 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 11.19 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.12 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.96 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 13.35 | 2.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 12.62 | 2.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 11.23 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 9.17 | 3.53 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 13.57 | 2.77 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 12.51 | 3.57 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 9.01 | 3.92 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.89 | 2.78 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 13.67 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 12.82 | 3.05 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.21 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
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.