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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 | German Márquez |
| C/1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Derek Dietrich |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 141.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 48.03 | 4.21 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,400 | 46.27 | 5.51 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,300 | 44.81 | 4.35 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,400 | 34.09 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $8,400 | 46.27 | 5.51 |
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $6,500 | 32.59 | 5.01 |
| Drew Smyly | ATL | $5,700 | 26.86 | 4.71 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,300 | 44.81 | 4.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 12.58 | 2.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 12.56 | 2.92 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 12.54 | 2.99 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.27 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,400 | 11.04 | 4.60 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.02 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 11.97 | 2.99 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 11.74 | 4.70 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,700 | 11.34 | 4.20 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 10.84 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 11.74 | 4.70 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 10.30 | 4.68 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 9.97 | 4.33 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 13.58 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 11.77 | 2.56 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 12.38 | 2.58 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.51 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 9.12 | 3.97 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.96 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.62 | 2.84 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.50 | 2.81 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,900 | 13.19 | 4.55 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,300 | 11.10 | 4.83 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 9.90 | 4.71 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,900 | 13.19 | 4.55 |
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
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.