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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 Cobb |
| C/1B | Chance Sisco |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Adam Frazier |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,800 | 39.27 | 4.01 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $9,300 | 36.97 | 3.97 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,800 | 35.43 | 4.54 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,100 | 31.86 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,500 | 31.39 | 4.83 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,800 | 35.43 | 4.54 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,100 | 31.86 | 4.49 |
| Dillon Peters | ARZ | $5,600 | 23.27 | 4.16 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 13.56 | 3.08 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.27 | 2.97 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,200 | 10.91 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,000 | 9.86 | 4.93 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 9.85 | 4.48 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.16 | 2.83 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,900 | 11.46 | 2.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 11.38 | 2.71 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,700 | 11.22 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,600 | 9.71 | 3.73 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,600 | 9.71 | 3.73 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.70 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 9.33 | 3.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 12.17 | 2.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.13 | 2.82 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 11.50 | 2.56 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 10.20 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 9.56 | 3.82 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 7.98 | 3.63 |
| Luis Sardiñas | BAL | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 11.79 | 3.10 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 11.51 | 2.40 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $4,000 | 10.79 | 2.70 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 9.86 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.08 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,800 | 9.71 | 3.47 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,000 | 9.53 | 3.18 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,800 | 8.74 | 3.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 13.71 | 2.59 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 13.47 | 3.06 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 13.45 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.75 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.85 | 4.69 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.85 | 4.69 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
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.