MLB FanDuel Picks for Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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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 Erick Fedde
C/1B Freddie Freeman
2B Scooter Gennett
SS Didi Gregorius
3B Josh Donaldson
OF One Aaron Altherr
OF Two David Dahl
OF Three Hernán Pérez
Util Paul Goldschmidt
Salary $32,300
Expected Points 121.75

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Verlander PIT $11,700 50.33 4.30
Jacob deGrom CIN $10,400 48.13 4.63
David Price BOS $7,900 34.47 4.36
Michael Wacha WSH $8,200 33.57 4.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Erick Fedde CHC $5,500 26.13 4.75
Jacob deGrom CIN $10,400 48.13 4.63
David Price BOS $7,900 34.47 4.36
Justin Verlander PIT $11,700 50.33 4.30

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman NYM $4,900 12.52 2.56
Joey Votto PHI $4,200 12.48 2.97
Eric Hosmer NYY $3,600 12.38 3.44
Anthony Rizzo ATL $4,100 11.99 2.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Barnes STL $2,300 10.48 4.55
Austin Barnes STL $2,300 10.48 4.55
Chris Davis BAL $2,300 10.06 4.37
Chance Sisco BAL $2,200 9.58 4.35

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Altuve PIT $4,000 12.49 3.12
Scooter Gennett PHI $3,700 12.19 3.29
Brian Dozier OAK $3,800 11.35 2.99
César Hernández HOU $3,900 11.15 2.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devon Travis KC $2,000 7.99 3.99
José Pirela SD $2,600 10.36 3.98
José Pirela SD $2,600 10.36 3.98
Logan Forsythe STL $2,300 9.04 3.93

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Machado BAL $5,000 13.07 2.61
Didi Gregorius DET $3,800 12.82 3.37
Trea Turner CHC $4,600 12.74 2.77
Francisco Lindor LAA $4,500 12.46 2.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddy Galvis SD $2,300 8.80 3.82
Ehire Adrianza OAK $2,100 7.84 3.73
Marcus Semien SEA $3,300 11.80 3.57
Jordy Mercer LAD $2,500 8.78 3.51

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kris Bryant ATL $4,700 12.71 2.70
Josh Donaldson KC $4,000 12.56 3.14
Justin Turner STL $3,800 11.92 3.14
Alex Bregman PIT $3,600 11.07 3.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deven Marrero BOS $2,100 8.35 3.98
Luis Guillorme CIN $2,100 7.49 3.57
Luis Guillorme CIN $2,100 7.49 3.57
Pablo Sandoval SF $2,000 6.96 3.48

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Trout MIL $4,800 14.83 3.09
Mookie Betts BOS $5,400 14.22 2.63
Aaron Judge DET $5,300 14.14 2.67
Bryce Harper CHC $4,900 13.76 2.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Altherr HOU $2,400 11.71 4.88
David Dahl TB $2,300 11.16 4.85
Hernán Pérez CLE $2,100 9.75 4.64
Hernán Pérez CLE $2,100 9.75 4.64

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.