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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 | Miles Mikolas |
| C/1B | Blake Swihart |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Util | Justin Smoak |
| Salary | $28,900 |
| Expected Points | 116.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 45.91 | 4.10 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,300 | 43.85 | 3.88 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,000 | 42.11 | 3.83 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 37.62 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,800 | 35.33 | 4.53 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $6,500 | 29.38 | 4.52 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,900 | 30.24 | 4.38 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 45.91 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 11.83 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 11.77 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 9.72 | 4.86 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.89 | 3.05 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,900 | 9.78 | 3.37 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,000 | 7.37 | 3.69 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,400 | 8.59 | 3.58 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,500 | 8.93 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 14.02 | 2.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.42 | 2.54 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,200 | 11.01 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 15.10 | 3.02 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.01 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 12.44 | 2.76 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.80 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 8.88 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.25 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.43 | 3.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 13.15 | 2.80 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.12 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,400 | 9.31 | 3.88 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.84 |
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.