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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 | Tyler Anderson |
| C/1B | Tyler Flowers |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | David Peralta |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 122.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 42.11 | 4.30 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,000 | 35.19 | 3.91 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,300 | 34.34 | 3.69 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,600 | 33.18 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,900 | 32.48 | 4.71 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $6,000 | 26.65 | 4.44 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,600 | 33.18 | 4.37 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 42.11 | 4.30 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 12.79 | 2.84 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,800 | 12.23 | 4.37 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,100 | 9.52 | 4.53 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,800 | 12.23 | 4.37 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.15 | 2.96 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,700 | 11.01 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 13.72 | 2.92 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 12.19 | 2.83 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 12.01 | 3.08 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 11.01 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 8.21 | 3.73 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,500 | 8.26 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 13.58 | 2.95 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,800 | 12.35 | 4.41 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.33 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,200 | 11.94 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 9.47 | 4.73 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 9.47 | 4.73 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,800 | 12.35 | 4.41 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.15 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 14.52 | 2.90 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 14.48 | 3.22 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 13.56 | 2.56 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.09 | 3.95 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.09 | 3.95 |
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.