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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 | Tyson Ross |
| C/1B | J.D. Davis |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Jedd Gyorko |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Mark Canha |
| Util | Buster Posey |
| Salary | $29,100 |
| Expected Points | 123.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $8,400 | 35.89 | 4.27 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,700 | 35.34 | 4.06 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,900 | 34.96 | 3.53 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,300 | 34.86 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $8,400 | 35.89 | 4.27 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,700 | 35.34 | 4.06 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,100 | 32.84 | 4.05 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,000 | 32.21 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 9.95 | 4.74 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.15 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,900 | 11.67 | 2.99 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 11.05 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.73 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.61 | 3.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.56 | 2.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 12.19 | 2.97 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 11.75 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Florimón | HOU | $2,100 | 8.93 | 4.25 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.08 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.08 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 14.53 | 2.69 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,500 | 12.47 | 3.56 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.67 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 9.61 | 4.81 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 9.61 | 4.81 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 15.45 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 15.21 | 2.82 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 14.27 | 2.69 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 13.65 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,000 | 9.94 | 4.97 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.16 |
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.