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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Willie Calhoun |
| OF Two | Michael A. Taylor |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,400 |
| Expected Points | 133.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 45.09 | 3.76 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 37.58 | 3.48 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,500 | 34.04 | 3.24 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,300 | 31.77 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,700 | 27.78 | 4.15 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,100 | 28.63 | 4.03 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,100 | 31.68 | 3.91 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $6,000 | 23.01 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 11.94 | 2.84 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,800 | 11.69 | 3.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 11.64 | 2.91 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.36 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,100 | 8.91 | 4.24 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,000 | 8.46 | 4.23 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 11.48 | 3.96 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.47 | 2.94 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,100 | 9.27 | 4.41 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 8.99 | 4.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 11.42 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.67 | 3.49 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,600 | 8.93 | 3.43 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 7.73 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 12.82 | 2.91 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.82 | 2.85 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,100 | 12.25 | 2.99 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,400 | 9.81 | 4.09 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.79 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,300 | 8.64 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.14 | 3.01 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.35 | 2.78 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 13.31 | 3.03 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Calhoun | TOR | $2,100 | 10.73 | 5.11 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 8.91 | 4.24 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
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.