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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 | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Tim Locastro |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 124.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 38.19 | 3.60 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 37.34 | 4.24 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,200 | 34.01 | 3.33 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,600 | 32.48 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 37.34 | 4.24 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,500 | 25.89 | 3.98 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,200 | 27.95 | 3.88 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,100 | 27.06 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 12.29 | 2.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.84 | 2.69 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,300 | 11.64 | 2.71 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 11.61 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.45 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,400 | 10.29 | 4.29 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.43 | 3.86 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 10.39 | 2.89 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 9.94 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.47 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.37 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 15.05 | 3.27 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 12.12 | 3.56 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 8.35 | 3.80 |
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 12.12 | 3.56 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 9.54 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.76 | 3.08 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 12.96 | 2.82 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.15 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.58 | 3.17 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.00 | 2.92 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,000 | 10.14 | 5.07 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.77 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,500 | 10.84 | 4.33 |
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.