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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 | Cole Hamels |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Wil Myers |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $32,200 |
| Expected Points | 126.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,200 | 39.67 | 3.54 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 37.69 | 3.66 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 37.22 | 3.48 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $7,900 | 35.89 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $7,900 | 35.89 | 4.54 |
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $5,800 | 22.71 | 3.91 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,700 | 29.97 | 3.89 |
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $6,000 | 23.24 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.72 | 2.89 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.36 | 2.94 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.08 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,300 | 10.36 | 4.51 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.21 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 12.07 | 3.10 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 11.11 | 2.92 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 9.85 | 4.28 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 13.59 | 3.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.09 | 2.95 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 11.92 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,300 | 11.90 | 3.61 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,000 | 10.68 | 3.56 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,400 | 8.45 | 3.52 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 12.80 | 2.85 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 11.89 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 7.61 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.66 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.61 | 3.25 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $4,400 | 12.84 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,300 | 10.53 | 4.58 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $2,000 | 8.26 | 4.13 |
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.