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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 | Kyle Hendricks |
| C/1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Jon Jay |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $31,500 |
| Expected Points | 120.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 47.62 | 4.18 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 40.53 | 4.27 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $9,700 | 37.72 | 3.89 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,800 | 36.56 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $6,900 | 29.96 | 4.34 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,100 | 30.51 | 4.30 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 40.53 | 4.27 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 47.62 | 4.18 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 14.03 | 3.12 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 11.25 | 2.68 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 10.90 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.27 | 3.24 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 11.06 | 2.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 9.97 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,000 | 6.95 | 3.48 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,000 | 6.95 | 3.48 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 8.20 | 3.28 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.27 | 3.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,100 | 13.41 | 2.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 11.03 | 2.40 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.48 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 7.08 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 12.03 | 3.34 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 11.87 | 2.76 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 11.59 | 2.90 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 10.84 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,000 | 9.73 | 4.86 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 14.50 | 2.69 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 13.97 | 2.97 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 13.58 | 2.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 12.98 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.48 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
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.