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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 | Josh Bell |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Tim Locastro |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 122.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 39.10 | 3.49 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,500 | 39.01 | 3.71 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,400 | 37.13 | 3.95 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,100 | 35.13 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $7,500 | 32.31 | 4.31 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,400 | 37.13 | 3.95 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,100 | 35.13 | 3.86 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,400 | 28.20 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.62 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.05 | 2.94 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 12.00 | 2.79 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.38 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.04 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,400 | 9.95 | 2.93 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 9.94 | 2.84 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 9.92 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,200 | 8.53 | 3.88 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.04 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 14.64 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.61 | 3.15 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.58 | 3.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.81 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 11.29 | 3.42 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 10.71 | 3.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.81 | 3.09 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 12.65 | 2.94 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.13 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.10 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.95 | 3.18 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.70 | 3.13 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 12.93 | 2.69 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.93 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,000 | 9.54 | 4.77 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
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.