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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Greg Allen |
| OF Three | Delino DeShields |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 137.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,200 | 44.53 | 3.65 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,000 | 40.51 | 3.38 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,800 | 37.51 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,000 | 34.03 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $8,800 | 37.51 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,000 | 34.03 | 4.25 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,300 | 28.62 | 3.92 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,200 | 44.53 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 13.89 | 3.16 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 12.78 | 3.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 12.44 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,200 | 10.53 | 4.78 |
| Jose Trevino | TOR | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.66 | 2.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.37 | 3.11 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.09 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.85 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 10.63 | 3.54 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 11.11 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 13.94 | 3.17 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 13.80 | 3.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.02 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 14.69 | 3.00 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 13.84 | 3.01 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,100 | 13.18 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,100 | 10.65 | 5.07 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
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.