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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 | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C/1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,000 |
| Expected Points | 132.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,100 | 38.46 | 4.23 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,500 | 37.96 | 4.47 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $7,500 | 36.45 | 4.86 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,700 | 34.56 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $7,500 | 36.45 | 4.86 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,700 | 34.56 | 4.49 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,500 | 37.96 | 4.47 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,100 | 38.46 | 4.23 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 12.05 | 3.17 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 11.73 | 3.17 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,100 | 11.71 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.10 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.79 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 8.72 | 3.79 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,800 | 11.66 | 3.07 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 11.33 | 3.15 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 10.76 | 2.76 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 10.65 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.87 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 12.26 | 2.79 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 11.06 | 3.16 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 11.06 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,100 | 10.91 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 9.82 | 3.38 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.32 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 13.05 | 2.51 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 11.94 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 15.11 | 3.02 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 14.57 | 2.97 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 14.15 | 2.62 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 14.14 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
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.