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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 | Marcus Stroman |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Util | Edwin Encarnacion |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 127.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,500 | 45.09 | 3.92 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,500 | 38.52 | 4.05 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,700 | 37.75 | 3.89 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 37.17 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $6,600 | 29.86 | 4.52 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,900 | 30.39 | 4.40 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,100 | 25.07 | 4.11 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,500 | 38.52 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.84 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 12.67 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,300 | 9.23 | 4.01 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 8.81 | 4.00 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 12.38 | 3.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.21 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,900 | 11.82 | 3.03 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.53 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 15.11 | 3.43 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.61 | 2.93 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 11.66 | 2.71 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,500 | 9.29 | 3.72 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,800 | 14.95 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.54 | 2.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.35 | 2.87 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,300 | 11.18 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 9.77 | 4.88 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 9.77 | 4.88 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,200 | 16.09 | 3.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 14.76 | 2.89 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 14.62 | 3.32 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,300 | 13.88 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,600 | 11.79 | 4.53 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $2,700 | 11.25 | 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.