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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 | Jake Odorizzi |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Danny Santana |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 131.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,500 | 33.94 | 3.23 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $9,100 | 33.11 | 3.64 |
| Frankie Montas | SEA | $9,300 | 32.99 | 3.55 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,400 | 31.75 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $6,500 | 24.88 | 3.83 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,400 | 31.75 | 3.78 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $9,100 | 33.11 | 3.64 |
| Frankie Montas | SEA | $9,300 | 32.99 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.15 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.14 | 2.96 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 12.11 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,400 | 9.26 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 13.20 | 3.22 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.65 | 2.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.60 | 2.93 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 11.68 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 13.30 | 2.96 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.75 | 3.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.97 | 3.63 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.69 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 11.05 | 3.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 16.80 | 3.50 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 15.71 | 3.34 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 13.06 | 2.97 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $4,100 | 13.00 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.08 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
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.