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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 |
Zack Greinke |
C/1B |
Jesús Aguilar |
2B |
Kiké Hernández |
SS |
Javier Báez |
3B |
Pablo Sandoval |
OF One |
Mike Tauchman |
OF Two |
Ryan Braun |
OF Three |
Nomar Mazara |
Util |
Luke Voit |
Salary |
$33,800 |
Expected Points |
132.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$12,000 |
45.38 |
3.78 |
J.A. Happ |
KC |
$8,700 |
35.26 |
4.05 |
Kenta Maeda |
STL |
$8,300 |
32.89 |
3.96 |
Mike Minor |
TOR |
$8,800 |
31.91 |
3.63 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
J.A. Happ |
KC |
$8,700 |
35.26 |
4.05 |
Kenta Maeda |
STL |
$8,300 |
32.89 |
3.96 |
Eduardo Rodríguez |
BOS |
$8,400 |
31.89 |
3.80 |
Justin Verlander |
PIT |
$12,000 |
45.38 |
3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Luke Voit |
WSH |
$3,900 |
12.59 |
3.23 |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,000 |
12.10 |
3.03 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$4,100 |
11.38 |
2.77 |
Rhys Hoskins |
HOU |
$4,400 |
11.29 |
2.57 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$2,500 |
10.10 |
4.04 |
Mark Reynolds |
TB |
$2,400 |
9.68 |
4.03 |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$2,000 |
7.99 |
4.00 |
Ji-Man Choi |
DET |
$2,800 |
10.69 |
3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$4,000 |
11.38 |
2.85 |
Kiké Hernández |
STL |
$2,800 |
10.82 |
3.86 |
Aledmys Díaz |
KC |
$3,100 |
10.16 |
3.28 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$3,400 |
9.79 |
2.88 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Harrison |
LAD |
$2,100 |
8.40 |
4.00 |
Ehire Adrianza |
OAK |
$2,100 |
8.20 |
3.90 |
Kiké Hernández |
STL |
$2,800 |
10.82 |
3.86 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$2,500 |
9.52 |
3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$4,200 |
13.57 |
3.23 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$4,000 |
12.20 |
3.05 |
Jorge Polanco |
OAK |
$4,100 |
11.91 |
2.90 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$3,900 |
11.41 |
2.93 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Greg Garcia |
WSH |
$2,500 |
9.48 |
3.79 |
Phil Gosselin |
TOR |
$2,100 |
7.95 |
3.78 |
Wilmer Difo |
CHC |
$2,100 |
7.78 |
3.71 |
Addison Russell |
ATL |
$2,200 |
7.76 |
3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,600 |
13.75 |
2.99 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,400 |
13.04 |
2.96 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,500 |
12.74 |
2.83 |
Eugenio Suárez |
PHI |
$4,100 |
11.91 |
2.90 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Pablo Sandoval |
SF |
$2,200 |
10.17 |
4.62 |
David Freese |
LAD |
$2,300 |
9.60 |
4.17 |
J.D. Davis |
PIT |
$2,200 |
9.03 |
4.10 |
Renato Núñez |
SEA |
$2,400 |
8.72 |
3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mike Trout |
MIL |
$4,700 |
15.23 |
3.24 |
Christian Yelich |
ARZ |
$4,800 |
14.64 |
3.05 |
George Springer |
PIT |
$4,600 |
14.03 |
3.05 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$4,200 |
12.86 |
3.06 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mike Tauchman |
TB |
$2,000 |
8.31 |
4.15 |
Kyle Schwarber |
ATL |
$2,400 |
9.44 |
3.93 |
Curtis Granderson |
STL |
$2,500 |
9.71 |
3.88 |
Juan Lagares |
CIN |
$2,100 |
8.02 |
3.82 |
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.