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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C/1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| Util | Gary Sánchez |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 119.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 37.20 | 3.72 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,800 | 36.48 | 3.38 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,200 | 30.49 | 3.72 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,000 | 27.08 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,000 | 37.20 | 3.72 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,200 | 30.49 | 3.72 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,800 | 36.48 | 3.38 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,000 | 27.08 | 3.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.21 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 10.49 | 3.08 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 9.12 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.21 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.17 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 9.50 | 3.06 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 8.93 | 3.72 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,000 | 8.71 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 8.93 | 3.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 9.50 | 3.06 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.83 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,000 | 8.71 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.75 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 10.75 | 2.76 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.75 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 10.75 | 2.76 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,200 | 9.76 | 3.05 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.83 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.83 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,200 | 9.76 | 3.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.96 | 3.10 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,700 | 12.06 | 2.56 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 11.79 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,600 | 11.41 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,300 | 11.07 | 3.35 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,700 | 8.79 | 3.25 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,600 | 11.41 | 3.17 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.96 | 3.10 |
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.