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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 |
German Márquez |
C/1B |
Chris Davis |
2B |
Ildemaro Vargas |
SS |
Elvis Andrus |
3B |
Matt Carpenter |
OF One |
Tim Locastro |
OF Two |
Randal Grichuk |
OF Three |
Yasiel Puig |
Util |
Paul Goldschmidt |
Salary |
$29,900 |
Expected Points |
139.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$12,200 |
52.11 |
4.27 |
German Márquez |
TB |
$9,800 |
51.96 |
5.30 |
Corey Kluber |
LAA |
$10,200 |
38.98 |
3.82 |
Charlie Morton |
PIT |
$9,200 |
38.79 |
4.22 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
German Márquez |
TB |
$9,800 |
51.96 |
5.30 |
Vince Velasquez |
HOU |
$6,500 |
31.66 |
4.87 |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$12,200 |
52.11 |
4.27 |
Charlie Morton |
PIT |
$9,200 |
38.79 |
4.22 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$3,600 |
11.73 |
3.26 |
Luke Voit |
WSH |
$4,300 |
11.62 |
2.70 |
Steve Pearce |
KC |
$2,700 |
10.69 |
3.96 |
Rhys Hoskins |
HOU |
$4,800 |
10.61 |
2.21 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$500 |
7.82 |
15.64 |
C.J. Cron |
MIL |
$2,300 |
10.28 |
4.47 |
Mark Reynolds |
TB |
$2,300 |
9.44 |
4.10 |
Christian Vázquez |
BOS |
$2,000 |
8.19 |
4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$3,300 |
11.69 |
3.54 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,400 |
11.21 |
2.55 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,200 |
11.10 |
3.47 |
Howie Kendrick |
CHC |
$2,800 |
10.36 |
3.70 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ian Kinsler |
MIL |
$2,200 |
9.36 |
4.25 |
Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
$2,300 |
9.24 |
4.02 |
Eduardo Núñez |
BOS |
$2,200 |
8.78 |
3.99 |
Pat Valaika |
TB |
$2,100 |
8.07 |
3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,600 |
11.81 |
3.28 |
Paul DeJong |
WSH |
$3,900 |
11.72 |
3.01 |
Marcus Semien |
SEA |
$3,700 |
11.66 |
3.15 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$3,700 |
11.58 |
3.13 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
JT Riddle |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
7.72 |
3.86 |
Hanser Alberto |
TOR |
$2,100 |
7.75 |
3.69 |
Eric Stamets |
LAA |
$2,000 |
6.87 |
3.44 |
Erik González |
LAA |
$2,000 |
6.74 |
3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$3,800 |
13.30 |
3.50 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,100 |
12.78 |
4.12 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,000 |
12.37 |
3.09 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$3,800 |
12.29 |
3.23 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Marwin González |
PIT |
$2,200 |
9.91 |
4.50 |
Brian Anderson |
ARZ |
$2,200 |
9.34 |
4.24 |
Colin Moran |
PIT |
$2,100 |
8.72 |
4.15 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,100 |
12.78 |
4.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$4,700 |
14.33 |
3.05 |
Khris Davis |
SEA |
$4,800 |
13.76 |
2.87 |
Joc Pederson |
STL |
$4,300 |
12.39 |
2.88 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$5,000 |
12.28 |
2.46 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tim Locastro |
STL |
$2,000 |
9.31 |
4.65 |
Yasiel Puig |
STL |
$2,600 |
11.79 |
4.53 |
Joey Rickard |
BAL |
$2,200 |
9.79 |
4.45 |
Daniel Palka |
MIN |
$2,000 |
8.84 |
4.42 |
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.