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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 | Noah Syndergaard |
| C/1B | Austin Barnes |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Chris Owings |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,700 |
| Expected Points | 132.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,800 | 40.93 | 3.47 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,000 | 39.80 | 3.98 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,600 | 35.10 | 4.08 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,800 | 34.74 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,800 | 34.74 | 4.45 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,400 | 31.19 | 4.21 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $7,700 | 32.21 | 4.18 |
| Jordan Lyles | SD | $5,700 | 23.47 | 4.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 13.41 | 2.85 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 12.12 | 2.63 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 11.60 | 2.83 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 11.56 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 10.44 | 4.74 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 10.44 | 4.74 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.39 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.09 | 3.00 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,800 | 10.96 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.34 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 12.61 | 2.63 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 12.24 | 2.72 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 11.78 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 8.64 | 4.11 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 13.23 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 12.04 | 2.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.04 | 2.62 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.54 | 3.71 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.54 | 3.71 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.39 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 14.71 | 3.00 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 13.78 | 3.53 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 13.72 | 3.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 13.16 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,200 | 10.58 | 4.81 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 9.63 | 4.59 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,500 | 11.09 | 4.43 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 8.64 | 4.32 |
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.