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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C/1B | Mark Canha |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Hernán Pérez |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Util | Matt Chapman |
| Salary | $31,800 |
| Expected Points | 135.68 |
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 | 43.93 | 3.82 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $11,300 | 41.69 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,500 | 38.79 | 3.69 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,200 | 33.96 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Miley | BAL | $7,500 | 29.89 | 3.99 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,500 | 43.93 | 3.82 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,700 | 29.44 | 3.82 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $8,300 | 31.57 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,500 | 14.05 | 5.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.07 | 2.74 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.94 | 2.91 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 11.92 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,500 | 14.05 | 5.62 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 9.75 | 4.43 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.23 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,800 | 11.13 | 2.93 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 11.12 | 3.48 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.52 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 9.70 | 4.22 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.52 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.67 | 2.81 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 12.44 | 3.66 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.35 | 3.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 12.44 | 3.66 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,500 | 8.95 | 3.58 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 7.99 | 3.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 13.78 | 3.72 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.01 | 2.73 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 11.57 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 10.15 | 4.83 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,100 | 7.89 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 16.25 | 3.39 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 14.33 | 2.92 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,300 | 9.85 | 4.28 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,400 | 9.67 | 4.03 |
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.