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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 | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Leury García |
| Util | Carlos Santana |
| Salary | $29,300 |
| Expected Points | 122.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,900 | 40.60 | 3.41 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,900 | 38.01 | 3.84 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,100 | 34.03 | 3.37 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,100 | 33.55 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $6,000 | 25.08 | 4.18 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,100 | 33.55 | 4.14 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,000 | 27.68 | 3.95 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,900 | 38.01 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.56 | 3.06 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.97 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,300 | 10.88 | 4.73 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 11.62 | 4.65 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.53 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 13.56 | 2.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.40 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 8.58 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 13.56 | 2.82 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 12.49 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,400 | 11.88 | 4.95 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 8.24 | 3.92 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.09 | 3.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.72 | 3.07 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,400 | 14.59 | 3.31 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,300 | 9.31 | 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.