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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 | Sonny Gray |
| C/1B | Francisco Cervelli |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Brad Miller |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 128.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $11,300 | 38.67 | 3.42 |
| Gio González | CHC | $7,600 | 27.93 | 3.68 |
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $8,000 | 27.32 | 3.42 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,800 | 25.52 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $6,500 | 24.82 | 3.82 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,800 | 25.52 | 3.75 |
| Gio González | CHC | $7,600 | 27.93 | 3.68 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,000 | 24.81 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 14.59 | 3.17 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.06 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 13.61 | 3.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,100 | 9.12 | 4.34 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 13.55 | 3.23 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,300 | 11.62 | 3.52 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 10.93 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,300 | 11.62 | 3.52 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,100 | 10.49 | 3.38 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,100 | 10.44 | 3.37 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,600 | 8.72 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 14.49 | 3.29 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 14.46 | 3.71 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,400 | 10.55 | 4.40 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $2,600 | 9.80 | 3.77 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 14.46 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.13 | 3.15 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.81 | 3.07 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,200 | 13.70 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 13.36 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.43 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,400 | 10.32 | 4.30 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $2,400 | 9.99 | 4.16 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
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.