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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Two | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Three | Brandon Moss |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 149.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 57.05 | 5.05 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,200 | 46.13 | 4.52 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,600 | 41.87 | 4.36 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 39.62 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 57.05 | 5.05 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,200 | 46.13 | 4.52 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,700 | 39.03 | 4.49 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 39.62 | 4.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 11.28 | 4.70 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 11.66 | 4.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,200 | 15.90 | 3.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.70 | 3.59 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.70 | 3.59 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.19 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,900 | 13.57 | 4.68 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 13.68 | 4.41 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 13.94 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 15.54 | 3.98 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.91 | 4.09 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.57 | 3.57 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,900 | 13.26 | 4.57 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.91 | 4.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 14.91 | 3.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 14.75 | 3.43 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,000 | 10.36 | 5.18 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.46 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 15.13 | 3.60 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 14.08 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 14.08 | 3.43 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 14.01 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.74 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.74 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,500 | 17.08 | 3.80 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.82 | 3.23 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,400 | 15.60 | 4.59 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,900 | 14.71 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,000 | 10.89 | 5.45 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,300 | 12.16 | 5.29 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 10.83 | 5.16 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,400 | 11.21 | 4.67 |
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.