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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C/1B | Steve Pearce |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Tony Kemp |
| OF Two | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Ji-Man Choi |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 134.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,000 | 47.69 | 4.34 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $9,500 | 40.08 | 4.22 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,800 | 35.94 | 3.67 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,000 | 34.52 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,000 | 47.69 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,000 | 34.52 | 4.32 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $9,500 | 40.08 | 4.22 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,500 | 32.58 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.22 | 2.98 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,400 | 11.95 | 2.71 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 11.02 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,200 | 9.85 | 4.48 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.08 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,100 | 8.18 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 11.42 | 3.17 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $3,100 | 10.25 | 3.31 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 10.18 | 3.28 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 9.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,500 | 8.49 | 3.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.09 | 3.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.78 | 3.19 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.76 | 3.11 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 11.51 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,500 | 9.51 | 3.80 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.11 | 3.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $3,100 | 10.12 | 3.26 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 14.03 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 13.26 | 3.16 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 10.98 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,400 | 9.23 | 3.85 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 8.35 | 3.63 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,300 | 8.07 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 14.11 | 3.21 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.51 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $4,300 | 11.94 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.12 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,400 | 9.28 | 3.87 |
| David Dahl | TB | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
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.