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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 | Vince Velasquez |
| C/1B | Wilson Ramos |
| 2B | Travis Shaw |
| SS | JT Riddle |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | José Bautista |
| OF Two | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Three | Jake Cave |
| Util | Javier Báez |
| Salary | $29,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $10,600 | 40.13 | 3.79 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,400 | 39.08 | 3.76 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $7,400 | 34.43 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $9,200 | 34.22 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $6,400 | 30.11 | 4.70 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $7,400 | 34.43 | 4.65 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $6,400 | 28.44 | 4.44 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,300 | 31.05 | 4.25 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.05 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.91 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.90 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 12.82 | 0.00 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.50 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 8.99 | 4.08 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 13.04 | 3.03 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 10.39 | 4.95 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.68 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.68 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,300 | 8.31 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,600 | 11.75 | 3.26 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,600 | 11.75 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.23 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 14.50 | 3.09 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.17 | 2.83 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,300 | 13.97 | 3.25 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 13.02 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Bautista | KC | $2,100 | 11.15 | 5.31 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,100 | 11.15 | 5.31 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,000 | 9.89 | 4.95 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
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.