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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C/1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Raimel Tapia |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Util | Daniel Vogelbach |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 131.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 44.14 | 3.98 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,700 | 43.14 | 3.69 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 39.86 | 3.69 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,000 | 38.42 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,300 | 33.98 | 4.09 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 44.14 | 3.98 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,800 | 30.34 | 3.89 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,500 | 29.15 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 12.93 | 3.08 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 12.75 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.94 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,400 | 10.09 | 4.20 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,400 | 9.32 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.03 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 10.98 | 3.14 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $3,300 | 10.44 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,400 | 8.56 | 3.57 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.76 |
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,600 | 8.81 | 3.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.92 | 3.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.57 | 2.92 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.02 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 8.73 | 3.64 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,400 | 8.63 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.06 | 2.97 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 12.90 | 2.69 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 12.35 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.37 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
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.