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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Tyler Naquin |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $32,300 |
| Expected Points | 137.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 48.82 | 5.25 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,800 | 44.86 | 5.10 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,400 | 40.27 | 4.79 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 37.96 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 48.82 | 5.25 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,800 | 44.86 | 5.10 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $6,000 | 30.53 | 5.09 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,400 | 40.27 | 4.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 12.69 | 3.17 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.32 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 10.34 | 4.70 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 10.34 | 4.70 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,200 | 10.15 | 4.61 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.87 | 2.99 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,800 | 11.51 | 3.03 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,800 | 11.51 | 3.03 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 10.58 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.36 | 4.07 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 11.97 | 2.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 11.87 | 2.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 11.13 | 2.42 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 11.13 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 8.22 | 3.42 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 14.72 | 2.78 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 11.53 | 2.51 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 11.01 | 2.90 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 9.22 | 4.61 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,800 | 10.87 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 14.77 | 2.68 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 14.14 | 2.67 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,500 | 13.01 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,100 | 10.21 | 4.86 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,200 | 10.42 | 4.74 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,100 | 8.93 | 4.25 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
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.