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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 | Lance Lynn |
| C/1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Oscar Mercado |
| OF Two | Billy McKinney |
| OF Three | Jordan Luplow |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 129.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $9,800 | 36.99 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $9,600 | 30.51 | 3.18 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,000 | 30.36 | 3.04 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,200 | 29.05 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $6,800 | 27.59 | 4.06 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $7,000 | 27.15 | 3.88 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $9,800 | 36.99 | 3.77 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,200 | 23.01 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,300 | 12.97 | 3.02 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,300 | 12.62 | 2.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,700 | 12.13 | 4.49 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| AJ Reed | PIT | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.36 | 3.02 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,700 | 11.80 | 3.19 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,400 | 11.29 | 3.32 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.52 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,600 | 9.82 | 3.78 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,400 | 8.96 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 15.07 | 3.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 13.42 | 2.92 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 13.22 | 3.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 13.01 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
| Leury García | MIN | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.55 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.45 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.18 | 3.08 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,700 | 13.19 | 3.56 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 12.92 | 3.00 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.81 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,100 | 11.77 | 3.80 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.76 | 3.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.91 | 3.16 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 13.81 | 2.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 13.61 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Mercado | WSH | $2,700 | 11.93 | 4.42 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,600 | 11.16 | 4.29 |
| Charlie Tilson | MIN | $2,000 | 8.37 | 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.