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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/1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Eduardo Núñez |
| SS | Max Moroff |
| 3B | Alex Blandino |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Util | Brandon Belt |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 139.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 50.22 | 4.41 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 41.32 | 3.76 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,300 | 40.35 | 4.34 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,600 | 36.79 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 50.22 | 4.41 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,300 | 40.35 | 4.34 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,600 | 36.79 | 4.28 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,000 | 27.79 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 12.57 | 2.62 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 12.01 | 2.67 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,400 | 11.98 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,100 | 9.14 | 4.35 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 10.90 | 2.95 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 10.59 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 12.80 | 2.56 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 11.85 | 5.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 11.76 | 2.40 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 11.46 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 11.85 | 5.93 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.69 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 6.96 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 13.14 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 12.02 | 2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 11.52 | 2.74 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 11.03 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,000 | 9.25 | 4.63 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,000 | 9.25 | 4.63 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,900 | 12.99 | 3.33 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 12.90 | 2.39 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,300 | 12.67 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,400 | 11.50 | 4.79 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 10.66 | 4.63 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 9.16 | 4.58 |
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.