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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 | Sal Romano |
| C/1B | Austin Barnes |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Chad Pinder |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Util | Nolan Arenado |
| Salary | $31,000 |
| Expected Points | 122.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 47.89 | 4.20 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,500 | 44.97 | 3.91 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,300 | 39.70 | 4.27 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 33.63 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,700 | 25.40 | 4.46 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,300 | 39.70 | 4.27 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 47.89 | 4.20 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $6,500 | 27.12 | 4.17 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 15.28 | 3.73 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 15.28 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 15.52 | 3.23 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 12.61 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 12.35 | 2.47 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 12.04 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.89 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.89 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 16.44 | 3.29 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.53 | 3.39 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.53 | 3.39 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 12.47 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,900 | 10.21 | 3.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,400 | 15.63 | 3.55 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 15.16 | 2.81 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $4,000 | 14.78 | 3.70 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 14.15 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,100 | 10.07 | 4.80 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
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.