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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 | Julio Teheran |
| C/1B | John Ryan Murphy |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Travis Jankowski |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 123.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,600 | 34.28 | 4.51 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $8,000 | 33.85 | 4.23 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $7,200 | 27.93 | 3.88 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,700 | 24.38 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,600 | 34.28 | 4.51 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $8,000 | 33.85 | 4.23 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $7,200 | 27.93 | 3.88 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,000 | 23.15 | 3.31 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 10.90 | 2.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 10.54 | 2.34 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,100 | 10.29 | 3.32 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 9.95 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,100 | 10.29 | 3.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 10.39 | 2.89 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 10.39 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 9.61 | 3.20 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 10.39 | 2.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,600 | 10.05 | 2.79 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 8.81 | 2.67 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,500 | 7.73 | 3.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,100 | 10.89 | 2.66 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,900 | 10.48 | 3.61 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,900 | 10.48 | 3.61 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 10.14 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.37 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.37 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 14.45 | 2.78 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 13.97 | 2.54 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 13.33 | 2.72 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.02 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,700 | 9.97 | 3.69 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
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.