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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 | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Jonathan Villar |
| Salary | $30,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 45.31 | 4.01 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,500 | 40.59 | 3.87 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,900 | 36.87 | 4.67 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,700 | 32.63 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $7,900 | 36.87 | 4.67 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,100 | 26.68 | 4.37 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $7,600 | 30.94 | 4.07 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,300 | 45.31 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 11.88 | 2.58 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 11.67 | 2.78 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.43 | 2.79 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,000 | 9.91 | 4.96 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.44 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 11.58 | 2.90 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 11.09 | 3.00 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.69 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 13.47 | 2.93 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 12.60 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 11.48 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.57 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.51 | 3.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.24 | 3.08 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 11.99 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 9.43 | 3.93 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.01 | 3.92 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.79 | 3.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.16 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.82 | 2.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 13.46 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,400 | 9.79 | 4.08 |
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.