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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| C/1B | Danny Valencia |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 131.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,400 | 42.18 | 4.49 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,500 | 41.09 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,200 | 32.43 | 3.95 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,800 | 29.40 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,500 | 41.09 | 4.83 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,400 | 42.18 | 4.49 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,800 | 29.40 | 4.32 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,200 | 25.38 | 4.09 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 15.25 | 3.05 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 11.94 | 3.14 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 11.34 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.87 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 9.14 | 3.81 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 9.48 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 13.63 | 2.96 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 10.68 | 2.54 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 10.55 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.49 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.49 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,600 | 9.35 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 12.82 | 2.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.84 | 3.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.84 | 3.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.56 | 3.43 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,700 | 9.08 | 3.36 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,300 | 10.72 | 3.25 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 6.43 | 3.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 14.12 | 2.72 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 13.40 | 2.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.51 | 2.98 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 11.26 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 9.34 | 3.89 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,800 | 9.50 | 3.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.73 | 3.07 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 14.65 | 3.12 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 14.20 | 2.68 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 13.73 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.03 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.19 | 4.00 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $2,600 | 10.32 | 3.97 |
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.