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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Tommy Joseph |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Carlos Beltrán |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $28,200 |
| Expected Points | 119.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 45.73 | 4.31 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,000 | 41.10 | 4.11 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,000 | 40.86 | 4.54 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 38.56 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,000 | 40.86 | 4.54 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,000 | 26.42 | 4.40 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 45.73 | 4.31 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,300 | 26.54 | 4.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,500 | 9.65 | 2.76 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 9.54 | 2.81 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 9.04 | 3.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 9.04 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.77 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,100 | 7.64 | 3.64 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 8.91 | 3.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.37 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 13.26 | 3.01 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 13.26 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,200 | 8.99 | 4.08 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,300 | 9.23 | 4.01 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,100 | 11.40 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 8.05 | 3.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 14.20 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.95 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,000 | 11.10 | 3.70 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.69 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 15.72 | 3.14 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 13.46 | 3.06 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,100 | 9.24 | 4.40 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,100 | 9.24 | 4.40 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 15.74 | 3.28 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 14.63 | 3.48 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.24 | 2.91 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 14.15 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
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.