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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 | David Price |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Renato Núñez |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Tim Locastro |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Util | Mitch Garver |
| Salary | $33,000 |
| Expected Points | 132.96 |
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 | 44.90 | 4.08 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 40.98 | 4.55 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $9,200 | 40.02 | 4.35 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,000 | 33.15 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 40.98 | 4.55 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $6,600 | 29.65 | 4.49 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $9,200 | 40.02 | 4.35 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 44.90 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.97 |
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,000 | 13.26 | 3.31 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 11.12 | 2.65 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,400 | 10.97 | 3.23 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,000 | 9.25 | 4.63 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,000 | 9.03 | 4.52 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.32 | 3.16 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.31 | 4.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 12.65 | 3.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.21 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.31 | 4.03 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.36 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 16.76 | 3.49 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.10 | 3.08 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 13.36 | 2.84 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,000 | 10.02 | 5.01 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,300 | 10.50 | 4.56 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,100 | 8.54 | 4.07 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 9.27 | 4.03 |
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.