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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 | José Berríos |
| C/1B | Omar Narváez |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Kristopher Negrón |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Util | Trea Turner |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 132.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 45.43 | 3.79 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 43.48 | 3.99 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,300 | 41.22 | 4.43 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $9,100 | 32.41 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,300 | 41.22 | 4.43 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $7,100 | 28.76 | 4.05 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 43.48 | 3.99 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $7,800 | 29.84 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.27 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.20 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,500 | 10.86 | 4.34 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.73 | 4.34 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.27 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 10.84 | 2.93 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.67 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,700 | 9.87 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 14.12 | 3.36 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,200 | 9.72 | 4.42 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.58 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 14.19 | 3.38 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.47 | 2.90 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 9.24 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,600 | 9.23 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 16.90 | 3.38 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 13.16 | 2.86 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 12.88 | 2.86 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,200 | 12.17 | 3.80 |
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.