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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 | Zack Godley |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | José Bautista |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Util | Edwin Encarnacion |
| Salary | $31,900 |
| Expected Points | 126.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 48.45 | 4.04 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,600 | 41.07 | 4.28 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,000 | 37.62 | 3.76 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $9,100 | 35.15 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McCarthy | NYM | $6,400 | 28.27 | 4.42 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,600 | 41.07 | 4.28 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,600 | 32.18 | 4.23 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,800 | 28.23 | 4.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 13.27 | 3.40 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.84 | 2.98 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.22 | 3.30 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,300 | 11.76 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.97 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.53 | 3.30 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 11.58 | 3.40 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 11.31 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.81 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.81 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 14.27 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 12.95 | 2.64 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 12.55 | 2.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.99 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,600 | 9.63 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.64 | 3.18 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 12.70 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 11.62 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 13.59 | 3.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 15.46 | 2.76 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 14.31 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 13.63 | 2.84 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,400 | 13.57 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 10.82 | 4.51 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.14 |
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.