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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 | Jack Flaherty |
| C/1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Danny Santana |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 127 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 45.41 | 3.78 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 39.19 | 3.66 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 35.54 | 3.42 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 34.91 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,000 | 34.72 | 4.34 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,600 | 31.04 | 4.08 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 34.91 | 4.06 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,200 | 32.65 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.84 | 3.06 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.76 | 3.11 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 12.63 | 3.61 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,500 | 10.74 | 4.29 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,100 | 10.87 | 3.51 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,900 | 10.73 | 2.75 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.28 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 10.35 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.28 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 8.33 | 3.97 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 8.07 | 3.84 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.43 | 3.44 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 13.32 | 3.10 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.53 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,600 | 10.59 | 4.07 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,300 | 8.65 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 13.05 | 3.35 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.77 | 3.02 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 11.61 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.86 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.11 | 3.28 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.37 | 2.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.35 | 2.97 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
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.