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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 | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Util | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 37.89 | 3.16 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 35.18 | 3.38 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,000 | 35.06 | 3.51 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,900 | 32.26 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,900 | 32.26 | 4.08 |
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $6,100 | 24.34 | 3.99 |
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $6,000 | 23.17 | 3.86 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,100 | 31.15 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,100 | 13.71 | 3.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.58 | 3.23 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,500 | 10.18 | 4.07 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.58 | 3.00 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,200 | 11.25 | 3.52 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,200 | 10.32 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.72 | 4.05 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,300 | 8.47 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.62 | 3.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.42 | 2.96 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.02 | 3.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 11.90 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,600 | 9.06 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 12.80 | 3.12 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 12.43 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,700 | 9.49 | 3.52 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,800 | 9.84 | 3.51 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,600 | 9.02 | 3.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,000 | 15.88 | 3.18 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.79 | 3.29 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.78 | 2.93 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 13.62 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 9.58 | 4.56 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,400 | 9.32 | 3.88 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
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.