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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,800 | 31.34 | 0.00 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,300 | 27.28 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,800 | 31.34 | 0.00 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,300 | 27.28 | 0.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,500 | 11.57 | 1.78 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,500 | 11.57 | 1.78 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $7,500 | 11.33 | 1.51 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.54 | 1.89 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,500 | 11.57 | 1.78 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $6,500 | 11.57 | 1.78 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $6,000 | 8.38 | 1.40 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $4,000 | 7.73 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $4,000 | 7.73 | 1.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $6,000 | 8.38 | 1.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $8,000 | 11.72 | 1.46 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $7,000 | 10.11 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $8,000 | 11.72 | 1.46 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $7,000 | 10.11 | 1.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.67 | 1.92 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.67 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.67 | 1.92 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.67 | 1.92 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $9,000 | 14.83 | 1.65 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,500 | 13.45 | 1.42 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $7,000 | 12.27 | 1.75 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $9,000 | 11.71 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $7,000 | 12.27 | 1.75 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $9,000 | 14.83 | 1.65 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $5,000 | 8.22 | 1.64 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $9,500 | 13.45 | 1.42 |
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.