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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 | Zack Greinke |
| C/1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Mike Freeman |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Yairo Muñoz |
| OF Two | Tyler Austin |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,800 | 37.28 | 3.45 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,600 | 34.97 | 3.30 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $8,800 | 33.19 | 3.77 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,000 | 32.57 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $6,100 | 26.96 | 4.42 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,400 | 30.89 | 4.17 |
| Gio González | CHC | $6,000 | 24.59 | 4.10 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $7,200 | 28.00 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 12.37 | 3.09 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,600 | 12.33 | 3.43 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,700 | 11.64 | 3.15 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,700 | 11.63 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,400 | 10.72 | 4.47 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,200 | 9.46 | 4.30 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,400 | 9.37 | 3.90 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 8.16 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.86 | 2.69 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,200 | 11.01 | 3.44 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,100 | 10.93 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,100 | 8.21 | 3.91 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.76 | 3.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 12.74 | 2.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 12.14 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,000 | 9.59 | 4.79 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.33 | 3.97 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.38 | 3.02 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 11.83 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.44 | 3.63 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.99 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.33 | 3.07 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.98 | 3.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 13.73 | 2.92 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 13.21 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,500 | 11.37 | 4.55 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
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.