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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 | Julio Teheran |
| C/1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Albert Almora Jr. |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 122.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 48.06 | 4.18 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 43.17 | 4.23 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,800 | 41.74 | 4.26 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 40.98 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,000 | 26.92 | 4.49 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,400 | 36.58 | 4.35 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,500 | 32.03 | 4.27 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,800 | 41.74 | 4.26 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 12.12 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 9.62 | 4.58 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,500 | 11.33 | 4.53 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 14.31 | 3.04 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 12.96 | 3.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.84 | 2.92 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 12.44 | 2.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 12.34 | 2.80 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,000 | 11.72 | 3.91 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,800 | 11.23 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 13.81 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,300 | 11.93 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 11.85 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.45 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 14.79 | 2.84 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.74 | 2.95 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 14.42 | 2.94 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 14.03 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,300 | 11.38 | 4.95 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.47 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,100 | 9.22 | 4.39 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
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.