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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 | Tyler Anderson |
| C/1B | Chris Iannetta |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Hernán Pérez |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Util | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $33,100 |
| Expected Points | 113.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,800 | 42.78 | 3.96 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,300 | 41.98 | 3.72 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,800 | 40.26 | 3.41 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,300 | 37.90 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,000 | 25.59 | 4.26 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,800 | 42.78 | 3.96 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,300 | 41.98 | 3.72 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,300 | 37.90 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,500 | 11.32 | 3.23 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,500 | 11.32 | 3.23 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,200 | 11.09 | 2.64 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 10.85 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $2,100 | 7.65 | 3.64 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 9.04 | 3.62 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,100 | 6.95 | 3.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $10,000 | 9.59 | 0.00 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.32 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 7.98 | 3.33 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 11.47 | 2.44 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 11.08 | 2.70 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.07 | 2.91 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 10.03 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 11.61 | 2.58 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 10.84 | 2.71 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,600 | 9.20 | 3.54 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,300 | 9.16 | 2.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 14.11 | 3.00 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.49 | 2.81 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.29 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $2,600 | 10.72 | 4.12 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,300 | 8.77 | 3.81 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,300 | 11.08 | 3.36 |
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.