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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C/1B | Stephen Vogt |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Gleyber Torres |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Jake Marisnick |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.16 |
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 | 47.24 | 3.94 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $10,100 | 36.60 | 3.62 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,800 | 35.97 | 3.67 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $10,000 | 35.67 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,700 | 31.74 | 4.12 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,200 | 32.60 | 3.98 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 47.24 | 3.94 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,400 | 31.46 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 12.84 | 3.21 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,800 | 12.33 | 3.24 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.97 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.60 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,200 | 10.92 | 3.41 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 9.91 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.99 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 9.25 | 3.70 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.44 | 3.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 11.66 | 2.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.11 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 11.45 | 3.18 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 11.32 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 8.98 | 3.59 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.42 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,700 | 9.22 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.74 | 2.96 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,800 | 11.49 | 3.02 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 11.33 | 3.06 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 11.24 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,200 | 8.27 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.63 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.86 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,400 | 12.37 | 2.81 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,000 | 10.32 | 5.16 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,200 | 9.47 | 4.31 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.05 |
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.