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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C/1B | Mike Ford |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Aristides Aquino |
| OF Two | Kristopher Negrón |
| OF Three | Matt Joyce |
| Util | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 127.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,100 | 39.29 | 3.89 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $9,800 | 34.92 | 3.56 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,300 | 33.25 | 3.23 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,100 | 30.94 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $6,600 | 25.73 | 3.90 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,100 | 39.29 | 3.89 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $7,800 | 28.08 | 3.60 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,100 | 25.43 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 12.17 | 2.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.06 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | TEX | $2,000 | 9.62 | 4.81 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.61 | 3.63 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 11.52 | 2.88 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.07 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.63 | 3.16 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.31 | 3.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.90 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 9.64 | 3.86 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,700 | 10.32 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.86 | 2.92 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.39 | 2.88 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.11 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,600 | 14.47 | 3.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.35 | 3.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 13.62 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristides Aquino | PHI | $2,000 | 9.76 | 4.88 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.44 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
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.