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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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C/1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Dexter Fowler |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 121.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,000 | 46.03 | 4.60 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,500 | 38.96 | 4.10 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,300 | 33.00 | 3.55 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $7,700 | 31.09 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $6,600 | 30.99 | 4.70 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,000 | 46.03 | 4.60 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $6,700 | 29.63 | 4.42 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,800 | 28.85 | 4.24 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.45 | 2.83 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,500 | 12.08 | 4.83 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 11.94 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,500 | 12.08 | 4.83 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,100 | 10.03 | 4.77 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,400 | 11.06 | 4.61 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.09 | 2.97 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 11.74 | 3.67 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 11.21 | 3.03 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,600 | 11.21 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 8.88 | 4.23 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 8.88 | 4.23 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 9.12 | 3.96 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 12.51 | 2.84 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,300 | 11.92 | 2.77 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 11.71 | 2.60 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.31 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 8.99 | 4.09 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 12.94 | 2.64 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,400 | 9.79 | 4.08 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,400 | 9.79 | 4.08 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 9.59 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 14.45 | 3.07 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 14.42 | 2.67 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 13.64 | 2.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.58 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $2,900 | 12.05 | 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.