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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 | Marco Gonzales |
| C/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Mike Freeman |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Wil Myers |
| OF Two | Alex Verdugo |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Util | Xander Bogaerts |
| Salary | $31,700 |
| Expected Points | 127.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 41.20 | 3.43 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,700 | 39.05 | 3.65 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,400 | 37.71 | 3.31 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,900 | 35.88 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,900 | 35.88 | 4.54 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,400 | 28.17 | 4.40 |
| Martín Pérez | TOR | $6,900 | 28.24 | 4.09 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $7,500 | 30.17 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.14 | 3.20 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,900 | 11.82 | 3.03 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,100 | 11.80 | 3.81 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,600 | 11.54 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 11.43 | 2.72 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 10.59 | 3.42 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,300 | 10.48 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.83 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 13.27 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.75 | 3.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.94 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,000 | 9.71 | 4.86 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,000 | 11.19 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.26 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.57 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,400 | 12.85 | 3.78 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.56 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.24 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,400 | 12.85 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.46 | 3.09 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 14.52 | 3.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.19 | 3.30 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.99 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,100 | 9.97 | 4.75 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,300 | 10.38 | 4.51 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,300 | 10.04 | 4.37 |
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.