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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Thairo Estrada |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Ketel Marte |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 136.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,000 | 40.02 | 3.34 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 39.32 | 3.74 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,000 | 36.94 | 3.36 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,100 | 33.80 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $6,100 | 26.46 | 4.34 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 39.32 | 3.74 |
| Tyler Beede | SF | $6,300 | 23.07 | 3.66 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $9,000 | 32.81 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.38 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,400 | 12.88 | 3.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 12.64 | 2.94 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,000 | 10.02 | 5.01 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 14.13 | 3.07 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,700 | 12.70 | 3.43 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.61 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,100 | 9.17 | 4.37 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.02 | 3.92 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 15.77 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 12.99 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.94 | 3.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 14.73 | 3.35 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 14.19 | 3.23 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 14.05 | 3.19 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 15.58 | 3.31 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 14.78 | 3.21 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.66 | 3.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 14.19 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 9.57 | 4.56 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,400 | 10.47 | 4.36 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,100 | 9.04 | 4.30 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
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.