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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| C/1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Renato Núñez |
| OF One | Dominic Smith |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Nick Williams |
| Util | Jarrod Dyson |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 134.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,300 | 41.86 | 3.70 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,600 | 39.81 | 3.76 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,400 | 34.12 | 3.63 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,500 | 33.99 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,500 | 33.99 | 4.00 |
| Brian Johnson | BOS | $5,500 | 22.01 | 4.00 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,600 | 26.42 | 4.00 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,500 | 29.91 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 13.38 | 2.97 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.13 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.93 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.14 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 10.11 | 4.04 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,500 | 9.98 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,100 | 11.78 | 3.80 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.27 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 8.95 | 4.26 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 9.23 | 4.01 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 15.38 | 3.20 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.62 | 2.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.41 | 2.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.76 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.75 | 3.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 13.37 | 3.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 12.95 | 2.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,500 | 11.46 | 4.58 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 9.23 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 16.14 | 3.67 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.97 | 3.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.72 | 3.20 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,700 | 13.74 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,300 | 10.57 | 4.59 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 11.20 | 4.31 |
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.