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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 | Gio González |
| C | René Rivera |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | José Reyes |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Leury García |
| Salary | $30,100 |
| Expected Points | 124.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 45.84 | 4.45 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,300 | 43.39 | 4.67 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,500 | 34.23 | 4.03 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,600 | 30.08 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $9,300 | 43.39 | 4.67 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 45.84 | 4.45 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,700 | 29.41 | 4.39 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,500 | 34.23 | 4.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,700 | 9.63 | 3.56 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,200 | 9.62 | 3.01 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,100 | 7.86 | 3.74 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.44 | 3.63 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 13.37 | 2.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.57 | 3.22 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.57 | 3.22 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.50 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,500 | 8.66 | 3.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,800 | 11.34 | 2.98 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 11.28 | 3.05 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 11.28 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.73 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 13.62 | 3.24 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.96 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.41 | 3.12 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 12.61 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.96 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.95 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,200 | 17.16 | 3.30 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.49 | 2.93 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 13.49 | 2.93 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
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.