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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Stephen Vogt |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Renato Núñez |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Alex Bregman |
| Salary | $34,300 |
| Expected Points | 139.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 42.82 | 3.96 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,500 | 41.62 | 3.96 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,000 | 32.79 | 3.28 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,800 | 31.71 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,600 | 26.26 | 3.98 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 42.82 | 3.96 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,500 | 41.62 | 3.96 |
| Adam Wainwright | WSH | $7,500 | 28.19 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 13.33 | 3.10 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 11.92 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 10.27 | 4.89 |
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Dustin Garneau | SEA | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.10 | 2.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 10.69 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.81 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 15.76 | 3.84 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 14.14 | 3.14 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.74 | 3.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,300 | 10.03 | 4.36 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 15.76 | 3.84 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 13.66 | 3.41 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 12.08 | 2.95 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 17.13 | 3.43 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 15.67 | 3.92 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.85 | 3.09 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,100 | 10.21 | 4.86 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,100 | 9.31 | 4.43 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
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.