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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C/1B | Austin Barnes |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Chad Pinder |
| OF Two | Adam Frazier |
| OF Three | Delino DeShields |
| Util | Wil Myers |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 134.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,900 | 36.57 | 3.69 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,100 | 35.47 | 3.90 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,300 | 33.94 | 4.09 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $8,500 | 32.99 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,500 | 32.08 | 4.28 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $7,000 | 29.83 | 4.26 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,300 | 33.94 | 4.09 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,400 | 25.56 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 10.56 | 5.03 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 10.56 | 5.03 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,100 | 8.78 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 14.08 | 3.35 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 13.96 | 3.25 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.40 | 2.76 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,100 | 11.87 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.66 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.66 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 8.61 | 3.59 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.70 | 3.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 12.06 | 2.51 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 11.95 | 3.23 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 11.91 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 11.91 | 3.84 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 8.55 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 7.82 | 3.55 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,600 | 8.96 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 16.38 | 3.21 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,700 | 12.48 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 12.16 | 3.29 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 11.95 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $3,000 | 10.39 | 3.46 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $3,000 | 10.39 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 10.59 | 3.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,400 | 14.16 | 4.16 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,400 | 14.16 | 4.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 14.03 | 2.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.51 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.62 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.62 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.31 | 4.43 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 9.31 | 4.43 |
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.