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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 | Tyler Skaggs |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Joey Gallo |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Aledmys Díaz |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Nomar Mazara |
| Salary | $26,600 |
| Expected Points | 110.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 40.60 | 3.87 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,000 | 35.37 | 3.93 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,600 | 34.37 | 3.58 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,900 | 33.60 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $5,800 | 25.72 | 4.43 |
| Ben Lively | HOU | $5,900 | 24.87 | 4.22 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $7,400 | 30.74 | 4.15 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,300 | 25.01 | 3.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,200 | 10.15 | 3.17 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 7.97 | 3.62 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 7.87 | 3.58 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 14.35 | 2.93 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 14.32 | 3.05 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 13.71 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.60 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 13.61 | 3.02 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 12.73 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,300 | 10.34 | 4.49 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 7.26 | 3.46 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 14.23 | 3.03 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.42 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 12.91 | 3.15 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.86 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.68 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 14.51 | 2.96 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,900 | 13.04 | 2.66 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.13 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,500 | 9.55 | 3.82 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,400 | 8.97 | 3.74 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.98 | 3.47 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,200 | 15.75 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 15.19 | 2.87 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,200 | 9.84 | 4.47 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,700 | 11.90 | 4.41 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.98 |
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.