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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 | Chris Bassitt |
| C/1B | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Charlie Culberson |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Nomar Mazara |
| OF Three | Delino DeShields |
| Util | Josh Bell |
| Salary | $29,500 |
| Expected Points | 117.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 46.60 | 3.88 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 37.14 | 3.87 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $11,200 | 34.23 | 3.06 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $8,100 | 33.96 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $6,900 | 30.13 | 4.37 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $8,100 | 33.96 | 4.19 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,300 | 30.56 | 4.19 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,300 | 26.23 | 4.16 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,300 | 12.64 | 2.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 12.10 | 2.81 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 12.06 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,100 | 8.55 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.11 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.67 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 13.20 | 3.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 12.78 | 2.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.37 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.01 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.26 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.79 | 2.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.88 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.88 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 15.52 | 3.30 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.60 | 3.04 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,700 | 13.45 | 3.64 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.91 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.69 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,100 | 8.55 | 4.07 |
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.