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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 | Niko Goodrum |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Three | Albert Almora Jr. |
| Util | Josh Donaldson |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 126.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 40.88 | 3.41 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,000 | 40.43 | 4.49 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 38.29 | 4.03 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,400 | 35.35 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,400 | 34.79 | 4.70 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,000 | 40.43 | 4.49 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $5,800 | 25.78 | 4.44 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,400 | 34.59 | 4.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 12.26 | 3.14 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,600 | 11.37 | 4.37 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,600 | 11.37 | 4.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.32 | 3.03 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.29 | 2.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,700 | 11.92 | 4.41 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,700 | 11.92 | 4.41 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 12.68 | 2.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 12.57 | 2.79 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 12.55 | 3.39 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.94 | 3.97 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.15 | 3.81 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,200 | 11.16 | 3.49 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.33 | 3.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 13.90 | 2.73 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 13.50 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.39 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 16.02 | 2.67 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 14.76 | 3.01 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,800 | 14.52 | 3.82 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.01 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,000 | 9.44 | 4.72 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
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.