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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 | Luke Weaver |
| C/1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Max Moroff |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Travis Jankowski |
| Util | Justin Turner |
| Salary | $29,300 |
| Expected Points | 125.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $9,000 | 36.13 | 4.01 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,000 | 33.85 | 4.23 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $6,200 | 33.23 | 5.36 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,400 | 32.42 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $6,200 | 33.23 | 5.36 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,400 | 32.42 | 4.38 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,000 | 33.85 | 4.23 |
| Chad Bettis | TB | $7,200 | 29.78 | 4.14 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 11.66 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 9.19 | 3.99 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 9.19 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 12.32 | 3.33 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 11.90 | 2.77 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,500 | 10.11 | 2.89 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $2,200 | 8.84 | 4.02 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 12.73 | 2.60 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 11.56 | 5.78 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 11.53 | 2.88 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 10.80 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 11.56 | 5.78 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 9.86 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 13.09 | 2.67 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.39 | 3.10 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 12.37 | 3.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 11.41 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.56 | 3.89 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 8.56 | 3.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.45 | 2.86 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 13.37 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 13.34 | 2.52 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 12.28 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.74 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.38 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.65 | 4.12 |
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.