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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 | Sean Newcomb |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Marwin González |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Carlos Beltrán |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Melky Cabrera |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 117.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,300 | 43.63 | 4.24 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,600 | 42.54 | 4.01 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,200 | 39.42 | 3.86 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $9,000 | 34.52 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,500 | 33.11 | 4.41 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $5,500 | 23.39 | 4.25 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,300 | 43.63 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $6,300 | 26.63 | 4.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 13.01 | 3.52 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,600 | 9.33 | 3.59 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,600 | 9.09 | 3.49 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 8.02 | 3.65 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,600 | 9.33 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.40 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.29 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.24 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 13.33 | 3.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.63 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.52 | 3.44 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.27 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 12.93 | 2.81 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 16.22 | 3.18 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.34 | 3.13 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.85 | 3.23 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,300 | 13.60 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.27 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
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.