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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Mike Moustakas |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $31,400 |
| Expected Points | 121.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,600 | 39.76 | 3.43 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,800 | 38.81 | 3.59 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,900 | 35.21 | 3.96 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,900 | 33.74 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $6,200 | 26.95 | 4.35 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,900 | 33.74 | 4.27 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $6,500 | 26.32 | 4.05 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,900 | 35.21 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.25 | 3.06 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.04 | 2.74 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,100 | 11.95 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,000 | 10.34 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,300 | 8.95 | 3.89 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 14.34 | 3.59 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 13.58 | 3.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.59 | 3.15 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,300 | 10.65 | 4.63 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.77 | 3.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 14.34 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.66 | 3.10 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 12.64 | 2.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 12.22 | 2.71 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 7.67 | 3.84 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.84 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.49 | 3.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 15.20 | 3.38 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,500 | 15.17 | 3.37 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,700 | 14.11 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.29 | 4.29 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
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.