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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 | Nick Pivetta |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Adam Frazier |
| OF Two | Gregory Polanco |
| OF Three | Albert Almora Jr. |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,300 |
| Expected Points | 120.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 45.20 | 4.07 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,400 | 37.62 | 4.48 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,700 | 37.60 | 4.32 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,500 | 37.47 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,300 | 29.55 | 4.69 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $6,100 | 28.25 | 4.63 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,400 | 37.62 | 4.48 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,500 | 37.47 | 4.41 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 13.21 | 2.87 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.94 | 2.94 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 11.52 | 2.81 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 11.52 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.78 | 2.90 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 13.29 | 2.83 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 13.29 | 2.83 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 11.31 | 2.76 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 10.44 | 3.37 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 10.44 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 13.23 | 3.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.86 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.86 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,500 | 11.44 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.84 | 3.73 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.65 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 14.71 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 13.74 | 3.27 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 13.67 | 2.73 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.65 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,000 | 10.29 | 5.15 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,000 | 10.29 | 5.15 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $2,200 | 10.63 | 4.83 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,000 | 9.62 | 4.81 |
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.