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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 | Yonny Chirinos |
| C/1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Brock Holt |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Util | Nolan Arenado |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 126.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 43.52 | 3.69 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,000 | 43.28 | 3.93 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 37.71 | 3.66 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 37.10 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $6,200 | 24.86 | 4.01 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,000 | 27.97 | 4.00 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,000 | 43.28 | 3.93 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 37.10 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,100 | 12.24 | 2.99 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 12.23 | 2.78 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,400 | 11.60 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 11.01 | 4.59 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.13 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.45 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.12 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,400 | 10.97 | 4.57 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 10.59 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 9.42 | 4.71 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,400 | 10.97 | 4.57 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 11.55 | 2.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.23 | 2.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 10.80 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 9.55 | 3.41 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,800 | 9.05 | 3.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 15.24 | 3.24 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 13.28 | 2.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,900 | 10.68 | 3.68 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.61 | 3.39 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.30 | 3.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 12.77 | 2.97 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,500 | 11.83 | 4.73 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,400 | 9.71 | 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.