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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 | José Quintana |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Gavin Cecchini |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Expected Points | 120.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,900 | 41.71 | 4.69 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,900 | 41.43 | 4.18 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 39.69 | 3.89 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,700 | 34.57 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,900 | 41.71 | 4.69 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,500 | 29.90 | 4.60 |
| Chad Bettis | TB | $7,100 | 30.67 | 4.32 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,400 | 31.73 | 4.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 13.08 | 3.27 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 10.01 | 2.94 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 9.47 | 3.38 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 9.47 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 8.04 | 3.83 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,200 | 8.41 | 3.82 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.79 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 13.68 | 3.04 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 13.18 | 2.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 13.05 | 3.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 13.05 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,200 | 8.73 | 3.97 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,200 | 8.73 | 3.97 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.06 | 3.19 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Cecchini | CIN | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 11.14 | 3.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 10.93 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.67 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 9.12 | 3.65 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 10.67 | 3.33 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 10.67 | 3.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.73 | 3.03 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.37 | 2.95 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.06 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.63 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 16.72 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.86 | 3.03 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 14.48 | 3.45 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 14.03 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.38 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Cameron Maybin | MIL | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.