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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 | Tyler Mahle |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Chad Pinder |
| OF One | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Two | Travis Jankowski |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Util | Justin Turner |
| Salary | $29,700 |
| Expected Points | 118.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,100 | 52.79 | 4.36 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 42.40 | 4.24 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,200 | 36.13 | 3.93 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 34.64 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $6,600 | 30.19 | 4.57 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,100 | 52.79 | 4.36 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 42.40 | 4.24 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 34.64 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.48 | 2.90 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,100 | 11.74 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 11.70 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.09 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,900 | 11.24 | 3.87 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,700 | 10.38 | 3.84 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,500 | 9.44 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.46 | 2.77 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 11.85 | 2.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 11.25 | 3.13 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,900 | 11.18 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.15 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 13.12 | 2.62 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 12.71 | 2.70 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 11.87 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.80 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.10 | 2.94 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,200 | 12.21 | 0.00 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,900 | 11.76 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 9.44 | 4.29 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $4,300 | 14.77 | 3.43 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 14.57 | 3.31 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 13.64 | 3.25 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.61 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.92 |
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.