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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 | Alex Cobb |
| C | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Jefry Marte |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Raimel Tapia |
| Salary | $28,000 |
| Expected Points | 120.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,000 | 48.51 | 4.41 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 44.34 | 4.52 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,700 | 39.65 | 4.09 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 37.48 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 44.34 | 4.52 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,000 | 48.51 | 4.41 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,700 | 39.65 | 4.09 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 37.48 | 4.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 10.35 | 3.04 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,000 | 9.70 | 3.23 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.79 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,400 | 8.96 | 3.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 14.50 | 3.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 10.85 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,400 | 8.59 | 3.58 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,600 | 8.99 | 3.46 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 8.32 | 3.46 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 14.35 | 3.42 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.35 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.35 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,600 | 11.25 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 8.21 | 3.91 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 8.21 | 3.91 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,200 | 11.60 | 5.27 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 11.48 | 3.19 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,200 | 11.60 | 5.27 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,100 | 7.62 | 3.63 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,400 | 8.57 | 3.57 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,600 | 9.04 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.75 | 2.97 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.02 | 2.86 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 11.79 | 2.81 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 11.15 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,100 | 8.66 | 4.12 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 17.05 | 3.22 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.62 | 3.12 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 13.65 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $2,100 | 8.43 | 4.01 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.