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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C/1B | Stephen Vogt |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Two | Ian Desmond |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 140.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 44.83 | 4.31 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 40.78 | 3.64 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,000 | 38.41 | 4.27 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,100 | 38.41 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 44.83 | 4.31 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,000 | 38.41 | 4.27 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,600 | 31.53 | 4.15 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $6,100 | 24.39 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 13.42 | 3.05 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,700 | 12.38 | 2.63 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.14 | 2.96 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 12.03 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.49 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,000 | 8.26 | 4.13 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.53 | 3.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 11.10 | 3.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.28 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 14.93 | 3.73 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 13.43 | 2.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.19 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,300 | 10.96 | 4.77 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.82 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 14.93 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 15.18 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.16 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 13.25 | 2.94 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.85 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 8.21 | 3.91 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 9.92 | 3.67 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.94 | 3.25 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 14.46 | 3.21 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 14.13 | 2.94 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 13.58 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
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.