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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Niko Goodrum |
| SS | Ehire Adrianza |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Three | Jake Cave |
| Util | Carlos Santana |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 42.17 | 3.77 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $9,700 | 37.17 | 3.83 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,900 | 36.93 | 3.73 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,800 | 36.19 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $7,000 | 29.96 | 4.28 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,800 | 36.19 | 4.11 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $6,800 | 27.72 | 4.08 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,500 | 33.14 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,800 | 12.31 | 3.24 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,300 | 12.27 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,600 | 11.69 | 4.50 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.28 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.69 | 3.18 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 12.12 | 3.57 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 11.48 | 3.10 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.16 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 14.72 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.49 | 3.05 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 12.29 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 8.15 | 4.08 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 13.34 | 3.18 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.25 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.84 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 9.09 | 4.55 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,300 | 9.51 | 4.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.07 | 3.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.20 | 3.09 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,100 | 13.81 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,100 | 10.33 | 4.92 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,200 | 10.70 | 4.87 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.39 | 4.70 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.48 |
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.