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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 | Tyler Skaggs |
| C/1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Alex Dickerson |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Util | Francisco Lindor |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 124.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 39.55 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,900 | 38.16 | 3.85 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,700 | 35.25 | 3.63 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,000 | 34.58 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,100 | 32.91 | 4.64 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,900 | 30.60 | 4.43 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,500 | 32.70 | 4.36 |
| Drew Smyly | ATL | $5,700 | 22.38 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 11.79 | 2.81 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,400 | 11.70 | 4.87 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.28 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,400 | 11.70 | 4.87 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.43 | 4.14 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.15 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 11.54 | 4.44 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 10.57 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 11.54 | 4.44 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.43 | 4.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.75 | 3.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 12.36 | 3.43 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.03 | 2.86 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 12.00 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.68 |
| Oscar Mercado | WSH | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,400 | 9.02 | 3.76 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.27 | 2.79 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 11.94 | 2.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 11.79 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,300 | 8.75 | 3.80 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 8.49 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 13.74 | 2.80 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.70 | 2.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 13.23 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,700 | 12.04 | 4.46 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
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.