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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 | Patrick Corbin |
| C/1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Johan Camargo |
| OF Three | Wil Myers |
| Util | David Dahl |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 126.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,200 | 32.51 | 3.53 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,100 | 29.59 | 3.65 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $9,400 | 29.45 | 3.13 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $7,200 | 28.40 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $7,200 | 28.40 | 3.94 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,100 | 29.59 | 3.65 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,200 | 32.51 | 3.53 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $6,400 | 21.96 | 3.43 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,200 | 13.18 | 3.14 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,600 | 11.42 | 3.17 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,300 | 11.14 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Dustin Garneau | SEA | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,300 | 8.79 | 3.82 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 8.76 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,500 | 10.70 | 3.06 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.88 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.19 | 3.22 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.09 | 3.27 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 8.88 | 3.55 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.09 | 3.50 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.49 | 2.97 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.36 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,200 | 8.62 | 3.92 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,600 | 8.64 | 3.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.52 | 3.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 14.20 | 2.90 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,200 | 10.76 | 4.89 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.37 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
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.