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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 | Bartolo Colón |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Jay Bruce |
| OF Three | Chris Young |
| Salary | $22,444 |
| Expected Points | 105.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 52.93 | 4.49 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,400 | 39.95 | 4.25 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 36.34 | 3.99 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,700 | 35.72 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartolo Colón | OAK | $44 | 13.65 | 310.23 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 52.93 | 4.49 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,100 | 26.82 | 4.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 10.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 9.67 | 4.40 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 14.02 | 3.26 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,100 | 9.80 | 4.67 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.20 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,200 | 13.45 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 13.06 | 3.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.24 | 4.02 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 15.46 | 3.51 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 13.14 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.13 | 3.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 13.14 | 3.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 15.46 | 3.51 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 13.70 | 2.85 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 11.97 | 3.23 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 11.97 | 3.23 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 11.82 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,100 | 8.91 | 4.24 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,300 | 8.76 | 3.81 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,300 | 8.76 | 3.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,200 | 17.01 | 3.27 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 15.81 | 3.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 15.72 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,400 | 14.47 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,300 | 12.78 | 5.56 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,300 | 12.78 | 5.56 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,900 | 12.88 | 4.44 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,100 | 9.17 | 4.37 |
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.