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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Brock Holt |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Salary | $31,300 |
| Expected Points | 131.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 45.90 | 4.06 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 42.57 | 4.17 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,400 | 36.29 | 3.86 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,700 | 35.01 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 42.57 | 4.17 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 45.90 | 4.06 |
| Chad Bettis | TB | $6,400 | 25.76 | 4.03 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,700 | 35.01 | 4.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.54 | 3.48 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 10.87 | 3.40 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 10.78 | 4.69 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 10.78 | 4.69 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 7.82 | 3.72 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 11.95 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,300 | 9.70 | 4.22 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.90 | 3.56 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.95 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 12.27 | 2.99 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,200 | 11.61 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 14.53 | 3.16 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.87 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.96 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.96 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.81 | 3.72 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 9.15 | 3.52 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 9.15 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,400 | 12.44 | 3.66 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 12.40 | 3.18 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.83 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 15.60 | 3.39 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.96 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,500 | 13.09 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $2,400 | 9.84 | 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.