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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 | Danny Duffy |
| C/1B | Robinson Chirinos |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Ryan Rua |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Util | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 117.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,200 | 41.33 | 4.05 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,300 | 38.51 | 4.14 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,300 | 31.93 | 3.85 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,300 | 31.50 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,000 | 26.87 | 4.48 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,300 | 31.50 | 4.32 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,300 | 38.51 | 4.14 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,200 | 41.33 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,400 | 11.68 | 3.43 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 11.36 | 2.84 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 10.91 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.29 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.28 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.24 | 2.98 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,700 | 10.38 | 3.84 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 8.02 | 3.82 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 13.50 | 2.75 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 11.57 | 3.04 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 11.03 | 2.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | COL | $4,400 | 10.89 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.83 |
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.83 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.78 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 7.78 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.33 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 11.82 | 2.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.40 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 10.64 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 16.17 | 3.37 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 15.02 | 2.78 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,500 | 14.05 | 4.01 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
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.