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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| C/1B | Dominic Smith |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Willie Calhoun |
| OF Three | Alex Dickerson |
| Util | Rhys Hoskins |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,400 | 47.38 | 4.16 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,500 | 39.56 | 4.16 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,300 | 37.83 | 3.67 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $10,000 | 34.60 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,400 | 47.38 | 4.16 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,500 | 39.56 | 4.16 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $6,500 | 25.49 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $7,400 | 27.69 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 11.80 | 2.74 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 11.41 | 2.85 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.08 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.06 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,300 | 9.11 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 11.67 | 3.07 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 10.36 | 3.45 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,100 | 8.79 | 4.18 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.85 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,300 | 11.59 | 2.69 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.36 | 2.77 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 10.71 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.71 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 8.51 | 3.41 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 7.05 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 11.80 | 3.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 11.47 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,500 | 9.53 | 3.81 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,200 | 8.02 | 3.65 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 8.36 | 3.63 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.94 | 3.18 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 12.33 | 2.87 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,000 | 12.06 | 3.02 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,200 | 10.15 | 4.61 |
| Willie Calhoun | TOR | $2,100 | 9.31 | 4.43 |
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
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.