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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 | Marcus Stroman |
| C/1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | DJ LeMahieu |
| OF One | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Util | Manny Machado |
| Salary | $31,100 |
| Expected Points | 118.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,700 | 44.11 | 4.12 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 39.45 | 3.72 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,500 | 38.27 | 3.64 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,500 | 35.22 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,800 | 29.03 | 4.27 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,700 | 44.11 | 4.12 |
| Tyler Beede | SF | $6,900 | 27.41 | 3.97 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 39.45 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,300 | 12.19 | 2.83 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,100 | 12.18 | 2.97 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,800 | 11.82 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,500 | 9.96 | 3.98 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,100 | 12.50 | 3.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 10.96 | 2.74 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 10.92 | 3.41 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.80 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.53 | 3.01 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 12.99 | 2.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.34 | 3.49 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 8.29 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 16.13 | 3.29 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.43 | 3.15 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.79 | 3.13 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 13.37 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,300 | 10.44 | 4.54 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.26 |
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.