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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 | Homer Bailey |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Manuel Margot |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Util | Joey Gallo |
| Salary | $29,500 |
| Expected Points | 116.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,100 | 44.40 | 4.40 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 41.21 | 4.58 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 40.41 | 4.34 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,700 | 37.77 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $5,600 | 26.77 | 4.78 |
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $5,900 | 27.49 | 4.66 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 41.21 | 4.58 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $5,800 | 26.20 | 4.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,600 | 11.49 | 3.19 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,600 | 11.49 | 3.19 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 12.70 | 2.95 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,900 | 11.24 | 2.88 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 11.16 | 3.02 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,500 | 10.52 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 8.99 | 3.59 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,500 | 8.98 | 3.59 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,400 | 8.22 | 3.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 11.23 | 2.81 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 11.11 | 2.65 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 10.88 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 10.88 | 5.44 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.88 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.50 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.22 | 2.91 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 11.63 | 2.91 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 10.45 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,400 | 8.08 | 3.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 14.36 | 2.87 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,700 | 13.78 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 12.70 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.78 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,100 | 9.12 | 4.34 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 8.74 | 4.16 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.13 |
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.