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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 | Kyle Farmer |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Kelvin Gutierrez |
| OF One | Delino DeShields |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Derek Fisher |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 127.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,500 | 42.96 | 3.74 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,200 | 39.50 | 3.53 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 34.80 | 3.78 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,300 | 33.81 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $7,300 | 27.58 | 3.78 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 34.80 | 3.78 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,900 | 33.33 | 3.74 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,500 | 42.96 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 12.78 | 2.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.75 | 2.90 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,800 | 11.82 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.11 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.67 | 3.94 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,500 | 9.26 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.48 | 2.97 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 12.24 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 9.12 | 3.97 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 10.15 | 3.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 13.09 | 2.98 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.25 | 2.92 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.02 | 2.79 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,000 | 9.08 | 4.54 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,200 | 9.51 | 4.32 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.30 | 3.12 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.09 | 3.14 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 13.96 | 3.03 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,400 | 10.33 | 4.30 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.97 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
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.