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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 | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Util | Danny Santana |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 140.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 38.98 | 3.25 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $9,800 | 38.24 | 3.90 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,800 | 35.41 | 3.28 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $8,300 | 32.55 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wainwright | WSH | $7,200 | 31.00 | 4.31 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $6,800 | 28.60 | 4.21 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,400 | 29.47 | 3.98 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $8,300 | 32.55 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,800 | 15.28 | 4.02 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.42 | 3.55 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 12.15 | 3.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.14 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 11.55 | 4.62 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 9.37 | 4.46 |
| Mike Ford | TEX | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.69 | 3.18 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.35 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 9.49 | 4.31 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 15.24 | 3.54 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 13.63 | 3.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 13.56 | 3.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 13.38 | 3.26 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,100 | 8.84 | 4.21 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 15.26 | 3.25 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.23 | 3.31 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,500 | 14.23 | 3.16 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $4,400 | 13.76 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,200 | 10.83 | 4.92 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,100 | 10.19 | 4.85 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,100 | 9.39 | 4.47 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 8.64 | 4.32 |
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.