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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 | Jon Lester |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Billy McKinney |
| OF Three | Dexter Fowler |
| Util | José Ramírez |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 45.70 | 3.97 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,700 | 37.91 | 3.54 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,100 | 37.80 | 4.15 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,200 | 36.53 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,300 | 35.97 | 4.93 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,600 | 34.29 | 4.51 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,100 | 37.80 | 4.15 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,000 | 28.78 | 4.11 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.80 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,200 | 12.81 | 3.05 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,200 | 11.37 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 10.45 | 4.54 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.25 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.98 | 2.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 12.00 | 2.86 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,700 | 11.94 | 3.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.67 | 4.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 16.66 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.37 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.54 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 9.46 | 4.73 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.34 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 16.66 | 3.70 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 16.64 | 3.62 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.59 | 3.31 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 13.53 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 13.30 | 3.80 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.41 | 3.14 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 15.11 | 3.21 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,600 | 14.98 | 3.26 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 14.65 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.77 | 4.88 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,000 | 9.75 | 4.87 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
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.