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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 | Joe Biagini |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Szczur |
| OF Two | Howie Kendrick |
| OF Three | Carlos Beltrán |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,800 | 38.82 | 0.00 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $8,700 | 38.37 | 0.00 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 33.93 | 0.00 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,600 | 33.87 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biagini | KC | $5,500 | 23.51 | 4.27 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,300 | 25.40 | 4.03 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $6,500 | 21.45 | 3.30 |
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $5,500 | 16.70 | 3.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.43 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 10.79 | 0.00 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,600 | 8.64 | 0.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 8.18 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 7.32 | 0.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.43 | 0.00 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,400 | 7.11 | 0.00 |
| A.J. Ellis | ARZ | $2,400 | 6.40 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.69 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.82 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.24 | 0.00 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 11.69 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,500 | 6.89 | 0.00 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 9.36 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.82 | 0.00 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,800 | 11.34 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.45 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 12.88 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 11.88 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 11.79 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.45 | 0.00 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 6.70 | 0.00 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 6.70 | 0.00 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,500 | 6.82 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.51 | 0.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 10.75 | 0.00 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.41 | 0.00 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.41 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 10.39 | 3.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.51 | 0.00 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,500 | 7.54 | 0.00 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.29 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 13.00 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 12.67 | 0.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 12.50 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.41 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 12.67 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 10.15 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 10.15 | 0.00 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,500 | 7.60 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 15.29 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 14.27 | 0.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 13.86 | 0.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,700 | 13.75 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,200 | 8.89 | 4.04 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
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.