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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 | Christian Walker |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Brandon Drury |
| OF One | Leury García |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 143.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 57.60 | 5.10 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 43.71 | 3.74 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 42.59 | 3.74 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 41.40 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 57.60 | 5.10 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,600 | 31.02 | 4.08 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,600 | 30.83 | 4.06 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 37.88 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 11.28 | 2.82 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.12 | 2.71 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 11.10 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,600 | 9.69 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 11.97 | 2.92 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 10.57 | 2.86 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 10.56 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.86 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 10.56 | 3.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 11.32 | 2.57 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 10.73 | 2.82 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 10.58 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.62 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.11 | 3.39 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.36 | 3.35 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 13.35 | 2.97 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 12.72 | 3.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 11.52 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,700 | 9.29 | 3.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 15.24 | 3.18 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.81 | 3.08 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,500 | 13.84 | 3.07 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 12.79 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $2,100 | 9.12 | 4.34 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,200 | 9.31 | 4.23 |
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.