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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | Odúbel Herrera |
| OF Three | Nicky Delmonico |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,000 | 42.53 | 4.25 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,400 | 40.50 | 4.31 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,900 | 38.04 | 3.84 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,300 | 36.26 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cashner | TOR | $5,800 | 25.92 | 4.47 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $6,400 | 28.52 | 4.46 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,700 | 29.55 | 4.41 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $6,000 | 26.27 | 4.38 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 12.66 | 2.69 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 12.03 | 2.51 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 11.62 | 2.98 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 11.01 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 9.31 | 4.23 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.78 | 3.13 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 10.63 | 2.95 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,500 | 10.43 | 2.98 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 10.42 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 12.35 | 2.94 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.22 | 2.84 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.09 | 2.77 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.09 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.59 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,600 | 9.07 | 3.49 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,800 | 9.49 | 3.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 11.55 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,000 | 9.53 | 4.77 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 9.32 | 4.66 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.19 | 3.99 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.19 | 3.99 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 14.32 | 3.33 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.04 | 2.99 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,100 | 13.43 | 3.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 13.03 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,000 | 10.17 | 5.08 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,100 | 9.52 | 4.53 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 10.57 | 4.40 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
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.