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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C | Victor Caratini |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Yandy Díaz |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Harrison Bader |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Salary | $28,100 |
| Expected Points | 141.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,100 | 53.26 | 5.27 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $8,600 | 46.36 | 5.39 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 44.21 | 4.17 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,400 | 39.52 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $8,600 | 46.36 | 5.39 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,100 | 53.26 | 5.27 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $6,400 | 27.70 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Chatwood | TB | $5,500 | 23.57 | 4.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 11.75 | 4.90 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,300 | 10.72 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,100 | 10.44 | 4.97 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 11.75 | 4.90 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,300 | 10.72 | 4.66 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 9.61 | 4.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 14.55 | 3.46 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 14.55 | 3.46 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 14.22 | 5.08 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,500 | 13.78 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 14.22 | 5.08 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 14.49 | 3.15 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 14.16 | 3.29 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,300 | 13.64 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,300 | 10.52 | 4.57 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,300 | 10.52 | 4.57 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.60 | 3.16 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 13.45 | 3.74 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.24 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 13.45 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 17.89 | 4.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 14.48 | 3.22 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 13.09 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.65 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.65 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 17.72 | 3.54 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 17.06 | 3.71 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,900 | 15.43 | 3.96 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 14.76 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 13.38 | 6.08 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 13.38 | 6.08 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,000 | 12.07 | 6.04 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,100 | 10.83 | 5.16 |
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.