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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 | David Price |
| C/1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | José Reyes |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,000 |
| Expected Points | 127.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,200 | 41.91 | 4.55 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,800 | 36.43 | 4.67 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $8,700 | 34.24 | 3.94 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,000 | 32.01 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $7,800 | 36.43 | 4.67 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,200 | 41.91 | 4.55 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,400 | 28.34 | 4.43 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $5,600 | 23.33 | 4.17 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.71 | 2.96 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 11.40 | 3.26 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,000 | 10.82 | 2.70 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 10.78 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.33 | 3.66 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.33 | 3.66 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,400 | 8.45 | 3.52 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,400 | 8.45 | 3.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 12.96 | 2.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 12.54 | 2.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 12.46 | 2.83 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 11.54 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 9.93 | 4.97 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 9.93 | 4.97 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.73 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 11.54 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 12.66 | 0.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,400 | 10.58 | 3.11 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 10.34 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 10.34 | 4.92 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 10.34 | 4.92 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 15.01 | 3.26 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 14.88 | 2.92 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 14.77 | 2.73 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.39 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.39 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
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.