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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 | Tommy Milone |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Greg Allen |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Miguel Sanó |
| Salary | $29,300 |
| Expected Points | 121.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $11,800 | 47.40 | 4.02 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,800 | 34.93 | 3.56 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,800 | 33.22 | 3.78 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,400 | 30.92 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Milone | CHC | $5,900 | 27.03 | 4.58 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $6,400 | 29.14 | 4.55 |
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $6,200 | 27.23 | 4.39 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $11,800 | 47.40 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 13.47 | 3.13 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,300 | 9.37 | 4.07 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.56 | 2.79 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,700 | 11.19 | 3.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 10.72 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,000 | 9.13 | 4.57 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,200 | 9.96 | 4.53 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,700 | 9.94 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,200 | 12.87 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.05 | 2.80 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,700 | 11.81 | 3.19 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.21 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,200 | 12.87 | 4.02 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.46 | 3.54 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 13.24 | 3.08 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,200 | 7.94 | 3.61 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.61 | 3.04 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,000 | 13.09 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,100 | 10.62 | 5.06 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.98 | 4.99 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,400 | 10.73 | 4.47 |
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.