For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Max Scherzer |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Chase Headley |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Marwin González |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 125.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,300 | 41.32 | 4.01 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,700 | 36.73 | 3.79 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,900 | 35.95 | 3.63 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,900 | 31.19 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,300 | 41.32 | 4.01 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,700 | 36.73 | 3.79 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,900 | 35.95 | 3.63 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,900 | 31.19 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 11.18 | 3.10 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.77 | 3.37 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 9.73 | 3.24 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,800 | 8.91 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.77 | 3.37 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 7.62 | 3.31 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 9.73 | 3.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.95 | 3.40 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 9.17 | 3.28 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 9.17 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,400 | 8.28 | 3.45 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,400 | 8.28 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 11.75 | 2.86 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 10.45 | 2.61 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 10.36 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 11.75 | 2.86 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 9.93 | 2.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.34 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,100 | 10.08 | 3.25 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,100 | 10.08 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.45 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.34 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,100 | 10.08 | 3.25 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,100 | 10.08 | 3.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 13.21 | 4.40 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 13.21 | 4.40 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 12.48 | 4.99 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 12.48 | 4.99 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 13.21 | 4.40 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 13.21 | 4.40 |
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.