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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 | Yu Darvish |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Three | Jeremy Hazelbaker |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 128.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,600 | 44.09 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 38.26 | 4.11 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,700 | 36.63 | 4.21 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,400 | 32.76 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,600 | 44.09 | 4.59 |
| Ricky Nolasco | MIL | $6,000 | 26.20 | 4.37 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,700 | 36.63 | 4.21 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 38.26 | 4.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 10.35 | 2.35 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 10.18 | 4.07 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 10.13 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 10.18 | 4.07 |
| Tomas Nido | CIN | $2,000 | 7.54 | 3.77 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.78 | 3.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.78 | 3.28 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,900 | 11.38 | 3.92 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,900 | 11.38 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $5,200 | 11.92 | 2.29 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 11.91 | 3.22 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 11.53 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.04 | 3.83 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 9.48 | 3.79 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.63 | 3.08 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 12.61 | 3.71 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.42 | 3.26 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 12.61 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 14.08 | 2.87 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.65 | 2.94 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,300 | 10.77 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,200 | 8.79 | 3.99 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 15.66 | 3.33 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 15.64 | 3.33 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,500 | 15.52 | 2.82 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,300 | 15.46 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 11.72 | 4.88 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 11.72 | 4.88 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
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.