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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 | Jaime Barria |
| C/1B | Robinson Chirinos |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Ryan Rua |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Joey Votto |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 122.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 48.25 | 4.20 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,400 | 45.55 | 4.00 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 41.54 | 3.78 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,000 | 35.82 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $5,900 | 26.22 | 4.44 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,100 | 31.13 | 4.38 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,200 | 26.28 | 4.24 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 48.25 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.09 | 2.88 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 11.27 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.77 | 3.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.77 | 3.04 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 12.59 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 9.59 | 3.99 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 9.59 | 3.99 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 14.31 | 2.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.56 | 2.99 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 9.37 | 3.90 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.35 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.35 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $0 | 13.84 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 8.24 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,500 | 15.12 | 3.36 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 14.52 | 2.90 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,100 | 13.51 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 9.51 | 4.76 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,500 | 11.14 | 4.45 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,000 | 13.16 | 4.39 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.36 |
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.