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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C/1B | Pedro Severino |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Alex Dickerson |
| OF Three | Danny Santana |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 39.03 | 3.55 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,000 | 39.01 | 4.33 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 38.67 | 3.65 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,300 | 29.28 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,000 | 39.01 | 4.33 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $6,700 | 28.87 | 4.31 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,300 | 29.28 | 4.01 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $7,100 | 25.96 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 13.56 | 3.08 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 12.44 | 3.77 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,400 | 10.67 | 4.45 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,500 | 10.85 | 4.34 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.09 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.42 | 3.83 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.62 | 3.59 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.67 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 11.92 | 2.71 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.29 | 3.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.27 | 2.97 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,200 | 10.45 | 4.75 |
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,100 | 9.76 | 4.65 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,400 | 10.24 | 4.27 |
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.