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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jorge Bonifacio |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Ezequiel Carrera |
| Salary | $31,600 |
| Expected Points | 129.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 46.36 | 4.00 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,700 | 43.15 | 4.03 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,600 | 36.68 | 3.82 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,900 | 35.16 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,700 | 43.15 | 4.03 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 46.36 | 4.00 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,900 | 35.16 | 3.95 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,600 | 36.68 | 3.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 10.28 | 3.02 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 10.27 | 3.31 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.98 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 13.89 | 3.16 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,400 | 13.89 | 3.16 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.23 | 3.15 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.23 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.92 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,600 | 10.18 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.24 | 3.50 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,300 | 11.48 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | SEA | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.44 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.76 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.24 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 12.61 | 2.74 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.39 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,400 | 11.76 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.94 | 3.47 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 13.05 | 3.11 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.51 | 2.91 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 11.44 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.86 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,000 | 7.49 | 3.74 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,000 | 14.97 | 3.74 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 14.90 | 3.39 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.08 | 2.93 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.92 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
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.