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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 | Madison Bumgarner |
| C/1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Jedd Gyorko |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Francisco Lindor |
| Salary | $29,600 |
| Expected Points | 125.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,300 | 39.75 | 3.86 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,200 | 36.96 | 3.30 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $7,300 | 36.67 | 5.02 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,800 | 33.05 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $7,300 | 36.67 | 5.02 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,800 | 33.05 | 4.24 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,300 | 39.75 | 3.86 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,000 | 22.92 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 12.97 | 2.88 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,900 | 11.23 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 9.62 | 4.18 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 12.14 | 3.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 9.81 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 14.69 | 3.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 11.83 | 3.03 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,200 | 11.81 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 11.80 | 5.90 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 9.81 | 4.26 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 15.82 | 3.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 13.41 | 3.19 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 12.15 | 2.76 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.75 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 10.62 | 4.43 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.39 | 3.21 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,600 | 13.85 | 3.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.22 | 3.01 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
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.