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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 | Spencer Turnbull |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Dawel Lugo |
| OF One | Greg Allen |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Util | Alex Bregman |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 117.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,000 | 41.83 | 3.80 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,700 | 34.91 | 3.26 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,600 | 33.60 | 3.50 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,300 | 29.81 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $6,200 | 27.70 | 4.47 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $6,700 | 29.14 | 4.35 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,300 | 29.81 | 4.08 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,900 | 26.44 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 13.05 | 2.96 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 10.11 | 4.05 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.28 | 3.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.29 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.31 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.01 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,200 | 8.23 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 13.35 | 3.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.64 | 3.01 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.52 | 2.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 12.36 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 8.72 | 4.15 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 11.80 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 13.79 | 3.45 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 13.35 | 3.81 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.73 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 12.35 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 13.35 | 3.81 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.73 | 3.28 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 13.71 | 3.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.15 | 3.06 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $4,000 | 12.83 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 9.61 | 4.81 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Victor Reyes | CHW | $2,400 | 10.18 | 4.24 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
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.