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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Manny Machado |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Mike Tauchman |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 123.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 38.06 | 3.73 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,800 | 36.92 | 3.77 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,400 | 36.07 | 3.47 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,800 | 34.72 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $7,200 | 28.50 | 3.96 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,800 | 34.72 | 3.94 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,900 | 31.06 | 3.93 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $7,000 | 26.98 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 14.15 | 3.22 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,300 | 12.99 | 3.02 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 12.64 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,600 | 9.75 | 3.75 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 7.72 | 3.67 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 7.27 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 10.75 | 2.99 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 10.44 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 13.66 | 2.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.12 | 3.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.12 | 2.96 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,100 | 11.96 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.02 | 3.44 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,400 | 11.25 | 3.31 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,600 | 11.63 | 3.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.30 | 2.98 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 12.60 | 2.80 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.26 | 2.96 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 11.18 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.94 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,200 | 8.56 | 3.89 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.69 | 3.06 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 14.12 | 3.21 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.61 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.33 | 4.24 |
| Mike Tauchman | TB | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| Terrance Gore | NYY | $2,000 | 7.89 | 3.95 |
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.