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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 | José Quintana |
| C/1B | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Rafael Devers |
| OF One | Jon Jay |
| OF Two | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 129.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,700 | 45.19 | 3.86 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,000 | 43.34 | 3.94 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 37.71 | 4.01 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 37.21 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 37.21 | 4.54 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $5,800 | 25.92 | 4.47 |
| Andrew Cashner | TOR | $5,900 | 25.02 | 4.24 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 37.71 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.02 | 3.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 12.97 | 2.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 12.97 | 2.88 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 10.79 | 4.69 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 13.71 | 2.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 13.71 | 2.98 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 14.22 | 3.03 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,200 | 12.56 | 3.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.11 | 3.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 11.96 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,200 | 12.56 | 3.93 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.69 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,600 | 9.16 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,300 | 13.82 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 13.23 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $2,000 | 10.44 | 5.22 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 15.67 | 3.26 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.75 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,300 | 10.21 | 4.44 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
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.