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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 | Fernando Romero |
| C/1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Austin Meadows |
| OF Two | Chris Owings |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 119.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,500 | 47.17 | 4.49 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,800 | 43.93 | 4.07 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,400 | 42.83 | 4.56 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $9,200 | 38.36 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Romero | OAK | $6,400 | 30.67 | 4.79 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $7,700 | 35.46 | 4.61 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,400 | 42.83 | 4.56 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,100 | 36.93 | 4.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 14.07 | 2.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.67 | 3.09 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,300 | 12.08 | 3.66 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 9.44 | 4.50 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 9.44 | 4.50 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,100 | 10.98 | 2.68 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,100 | 9.08 | 4.32 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,300 | 9.02 | 3.92 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,300 | 9.02 | 3.92 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 13.96 | 2.79 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 11.86 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,300 | 10.89 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.08 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 13.05 | 2.66 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 12.68 | 2.95 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,700 | 12.09 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.69 | 3.41 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 15.45 | 3.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 15.08 | 2.79 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.66 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.64 |
| David Dahl | TB | $2,400 | 10.72 | 4.46 |
| Dustin Fowler | SEA | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.38 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
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.