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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 | Dinelson Lamet |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Eduardo Escobar |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Hunter Dozier |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Three | Ender Inciarte |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $31,900 |
| Expected Points | 122.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 39.56 | 3.66 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,500 | 37.30 | 4.39 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $9,700 | 35.12 | 3.62 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 34.18 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $6,800 | 31.89 | 4.69 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,500 | 37.30 | 4.39 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $7,700 | 28.86 | 3.75 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 39.56 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.16 | 2.97 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 11.45 | 3.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 11.44 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Reed | PIT | $2,100 | 8.74 | 4.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 11.35 | 2.91 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.00 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,600 | 9.58 | 3.68 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.66 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.30 | 3.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.16 | 2.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 11.69 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $2,900 | 10.01 | 3.45 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 8.21 | 3.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.86 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.54 | 2.99 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 11.83 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.41 | 3.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.26 | 2.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 14.01 | 2.92 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 13.89 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,300 | 11.05 | 4.80 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.55 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
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.