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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| C/1B | Chance Sisco |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Matt Olson |
| Salary | $29,100 |
| Expected Points | 118.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 39.38 | 4.58 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,800 | 38.80 | 4.41 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,300 | 36.50 | 4.40 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,600 | 36.23 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $7,700 | 35.45 | 4.60 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 39.38 | 4.58 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $5,800 | 26.31 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,300 | 32.83 | 4.50 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 11.66 | 2.59 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 11.64 | 3.32 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,000 | 9.16 | 4.58 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,100 | 9.50 | 4.52 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.53 | 2.91 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 10.71 | 2.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,200 | 10.01 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,400 | 9.31 | 3.88 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 13.31 | 2.96 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 11.73 | 2.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 10.97 | 2.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 10.66 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,200 | 9.56 | 4.34 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.47 | 3.64 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 7.41 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 12.20 | 2.65 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 11.28 | 3.22 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.49 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.49 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,600 | 9.32 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.73 | 3.01 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,600 | 13.92 | 3.03 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 13.34 | 2.67 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.43 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,100 | 9.29 | 4.42 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,200 | 9.56 | 4.34 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.30 |
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.