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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 | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | David Freese |
| OF One | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Josh Reddick |
| Util | Nolan Arenado |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 141.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,800 | 50.47 | 3.94 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 46.55 | 4.05 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 41.12 | 4.11 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 38.02 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 41.12 | 4.11 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 38.02 | 4.09 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 46.55 | 4.05 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $5,900 | 23.49 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 13.52 | 3.65 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 12.36 | 3.01 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.16 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.47 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 10.54 | 4.21 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 9.51 | 4.53 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 9.51 | 4.53 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 14.30 | 3.11 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.77 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 7.64 | 3.64 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 15.77 | 3.50 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 14.30 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.68 | 3.02 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 12.65 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.50 | 4.52 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,100 | 9.50 | 4.52 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 15.74 | 2.97 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,700 | 15.45 | 3.29 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,000 | 14.33 | 3.58 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.72 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,100 | 10.43 | 4.96 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,800 | 11.70 | 4.18 |
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.