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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C/1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Brad Miller |
| OF One | Adam Eaton |
| OF Two | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 126.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,400 | 41.07 | 3.60 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $7,800 | 38.15 | 4.89 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,400 | 38.01 | 4.04 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,500 | 33.74 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $7,800 | 38.15 | 4.89 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,500 | 33.74 | 4.50 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,400 | 38.01 | 4.04 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $7,400 | 29.24 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,800 | 12.48 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.33 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,800 | 12.48 | 4.46 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.06 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,700 | 11.81 | 3.19 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 11.29 | 2.82 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.45 | 3.60 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 9.34 | 3.89 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,600 | 9.67 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 14.31 | 3.11 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 14.23 | 3.23 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.75 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.25 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 13.40 | 3.53 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 13.20 | 3.07 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 12.82 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.18 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,200 | 8.18 | 3.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 14.49 | 3.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.16 | 3.29 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 13.89 | 2.89 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.60 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.19 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
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.