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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 Fried |
| C/1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Hernán Pérez |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Manny Machado |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 116.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 44.71 | 3.85 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 41.89 | 3.49 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,700 | 36.07 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,100 | 34.16 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYM | $7,300 | 30.52 | 4.18 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 28.47 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $8,300 | 32.71 | 3.94 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,500 | 32.98 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 12.88 | 2.99 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 10.53 | 2.63 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.23 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 10.28 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 14.06 | 3.06 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 13.42 | 3.36 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.81 | 4.01 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.40 | 3.50 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,500 | 8.52 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 12.98 | 2.88 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.96 | 3.07 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 11.67 | 3.07 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.13 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 15.02 | 3.49 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.39 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.42 | 2.86 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,200 | 9.05 | 4.11 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,000 | 7.91 | 3.96 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
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.