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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 | Alex Wood |
| C/1B | Wilson Ramos |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Daniel Descalso |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Steve Pearce |
| OF Three | Teoscar Hernández |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,400 | 46.79 | 4.10 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,400 | 40.51 | 4.82 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 38.83 | 4.22 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 36.52 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,400 | 40.51 | 4.82 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,500 | 28.91 | 4.45 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 38.83 | 4.22 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 36.52 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 12.45 | 2.71 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 12.43 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,300 | 9.23 | 4.01 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.23 | 2.66 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,800 | 11.18 | 2.94 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 11.12 | 3.59 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,100 | 10.87 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.01 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 12.59 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 11.78 | 2.56 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 11.45 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 7.64 | 3.64 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,500 | 8.89 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.31 | 3.08 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,300 | 11.95 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.89 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 9.85 | 4.48 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 14.73 | 3.01 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 14.42 | 2.77 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 13.71 | 2.69 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 13.62 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 11.01 | 5.00 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,100 | 8.94 | 4.26 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,200 | 9.33 | 4.24 |
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.