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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 | Blake Snell |
| C/1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Renato Núñez |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Tim Locastro |
| Util | Jonathan Villar |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,900 | 41.48 | 4.19 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $11,000 | 38.63 | 3.51 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 36.15 | 3.73 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,900 | 32.26 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,900 | 41.48 | 4.19 |
| Glenn Sparkman | NYY | $5,600 | 21.87 | 3.91 |
| Ryan Carpenter | CHW | $5,700 | 21.98 | 3.86 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,600 | 25.11 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,500 | 12.86 | 2.86 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.33 | 2.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.24 | 2.55 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 11.14 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.24 | 3.53 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.24 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 13.92 | 3.03 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 11.71 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 9.96 | 4.98 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 7.98 | 3.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 14.71 | 3.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 12.72 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 12.29 | 2.93 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,500 | 12.04 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 9.69 | 4.21 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.85 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.65 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 12.45 | 2.89 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,500 | 12.07 | 3.45 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 12.00 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,100 | 10.11 | 4.81 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,300 | 11.03 | 4.80 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,500 | 11.19 | 4.48 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
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.