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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 | Aaron Nola |
| C/1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Alex Bregman |
| 3B | Yuli Gurriel |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Jake Marisnick |
| Util | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 128.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 36.37 | 3.79 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,400 | 35.80 | 3.44 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $6,700 | 27.02 | 4.03 |
| Cory Gearrin | SF | $5,500 | 9.71 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $6,700 | 27.02 | 4.03 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,600 | 36.37 | 3.79 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,400 | 35.80 | 3.44 |
| Cory Gearrin | SF | $5,500 | 9.71 | 1.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 12.29 | 2.73 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 10.91 | 3.52 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 10.91 | 3.52 |
| Will Smith | SF | $2,300 | 8.08 | 3.51 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $2,900 | 10.01 | 3.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 11.42 | 3.68 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.54 |
| Shed Long | PHI | $2,500 | 7.97 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 11.42 | 3.68 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.54 |
| Shed Long | PHI | $2,500 | 7.97 | 3.19 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 13.68 | 3.11 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.86 | 2.89 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 10.02 | 2.78 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,000 | 9.72 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,000 | 9.72 | 3.24 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 13.68 | 3.11 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.86 | 2.89 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 10.02 | 2.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 11.65 | 2.71 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,300 | 11.17 | 3.39 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,800 | 10.79 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 9.25 | 3.70 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.85 | 3.23 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,200 | 12.15 | 2.89 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,100 | 11.79 | 2.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 11.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.42 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
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.