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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF One | Greg Allen |
| OF Two | Yairo Muñoz |
| OF Three | Brian Goodwin |
| Util | Alex Bregman |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 133.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,700 | 43.59 | 3.73 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,500 | 41.46 | 3.32 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,500 | 39.89 | 3.80 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $9,800 | 34.25 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,600 | 29.02 | 4.40 |
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $6,200 | 25.37 | 4.09 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $6,800 | 27.50 | 4.04 |
| Jordan Lyles | SD | $7,000 | 27.00 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.70 | 2.89 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 12.31 | 2.86 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.05 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,400 | 12.07 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,200 | 8.88 | 4.03 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.30 | 3.96 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,800 | 11.79 | 3.10 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,800 | 11.44 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 9.82 | 4.91 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 12.65 | 3.16 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 12.09 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 10.06 | 4.57 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 14.69 | 3.77 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 13.06 | 3.04 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 9.65 | 4.59 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,100 | 8.54 | 4.07 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 7.96 | 3.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.76 | 3.28 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 13.09 | 2.97 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 12.93 | 3.23 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 10.24 | 5.12 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,100 | 10.31 | 4.91 |
| Roman Quinn | HOU | $2,300 | 10.54 | 4.58 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.46 |
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.