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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 | José Berríos |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Alex Dickerson |
| OF Two | Jesse Winker |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Util | Rhys Hoskins |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,300 | 39.20 | 3.81 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,600 | 38.75 | 3.66 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,500 | 36.48 | 4.29 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $9,500 | 34.21 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,500 | 36.48 | 4.29 |
| Tommy Milone | CHC | $7,100 | 30.21 | 4.25 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,600 | 27.29 | 4.13 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,200 | 29.62 | 4.11 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,800 | 12.81 | 3.37 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.23 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 11.95 | 4.60 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,400 | 10.80 | 4.50 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.87 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,800 | 10.76 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.50 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 12.10 | 4.48 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 12.10 | 4.48 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.74 | 3.27 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 12.25 | 3.06 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.91 | 2.90 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.76 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,000 | 7.58 | 3.79 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.61 | 3.74 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,600 | 9.28 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 12.68 | 2.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 12.17 | 3.29 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.82 | 2.88 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 10.07 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.99 | 3.33 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.38 | 3.14 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.90 | 3.31 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,800 | 13.27 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,000 | 9.67 | 4.83 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,700 | 12.25 | 4.54 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,500 | 10.88 | 4.35 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,700 | 11.29 | 4.18 |
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.