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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 | Luis Castillo |
| C/1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Util | DJ LeMahieu |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 134.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,400 | 46.39 | 4.07 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,000 | 38.25 | 4.25 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,100 | 37.73 | 4.15 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,500 | 37.68 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,200 | 30.09 | 4.85 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,500 | 32.66 | 4.35 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,100 | 26.01 | 4.26 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,000 | 38.25 | 4.25 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.89 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.60 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.60 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.39 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 13.50 | 4.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.49 | 2.97 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,600 | 11.91 | 4.58 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,600 | 11.91 | 4.58 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 13.50 | 4.09 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,000 | 7.28 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 13.26 | 2.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.32 | 2.86 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 16.08 | 3.15 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,300 | 12.95 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 12.83 | 3.77 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.34 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,300 | 10.52 | 4.57 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.04 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 12.83 | 3.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 15.62 | 2.65 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 14.78 | 3.70 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 14.22 | 3.02 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 13.82 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,400 | 12.04 | 5.02 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,200 | 10.06 | 4.57 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,300 | 10.02 | 4.36 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
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.