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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C/1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | David Bote |
| SS | Franklin Barreto |
| 3B | DJ LeMahieu |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Util | Xander Bogaerts |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,500 | 46.77 | 3.74 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,200 | 44.13 | 3.94 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $8,600 | 36.01 | 4.19 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $10,200 | 30.21 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,000 | 29.60 | 4.23 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $8,600 | 36.01 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $7,400 | 29.68 | 4.01 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,200 | 44.13 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 13.16 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,400 | 9.46 | 3.94 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,800 | 11.66 | 3.07 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 11.54 | 3.20 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.84 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 10.73 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.27 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 12.45 | 2.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.33 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,100 | 8.55 | 4.07 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 14.10 | 3.44 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.93 | 2.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.34 | 2.87 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,600 | 12.24 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 9.45 | 3.94 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 7.96 | 3.79 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 15.63 | 3.55 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 15.46 | 2.97 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,600 | 14.32 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 14.14 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,200 | 10.06 | 4.57 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 9.78 | 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.