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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 | Julio Teheran |
| C/1B | Adrián González |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 115.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 51.38 | 4.59 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,700 | 49.35 | 4.22 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,400 | 48.93 | 4.29 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,000 | 43.22 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,400 | 30.79 | 4.81 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $7,900 | 37.77 | 4.78 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,500 | 34.62 | 4.62 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 51.38 | 4.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.05 | 2.74 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 11.89 | 2.58 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 11.80 | 3.03 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 11.21 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián González | NYM | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 10.90 | 2.95 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.72 | 3.79 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,100 | 7.35 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 11.14 | 2.79 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 10.82 | 2.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 10.39 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,100 | 7.86 | 3.74 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,100 | 7.86 | 3.74 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 9.59 | 3.69 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.26 | 3.01 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 11.46 | 2.67 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 11.46 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 14.69 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.59 | 2.83 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 9.63 | 4.59 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 9.63 | 4.59 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.