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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 | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | David Bote |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Johan Camargo |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 126.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $9,200 | 43.37 | 4.71 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,600 | 36.59 | 3.81 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,000 | 35.59 | 3.95 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,500 | 34.73 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $9,200 | 43.37 | 4.71 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,500 | 34.73 | 4.09 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,000 | 35.59 | 3.95 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $6,500 | 24.78 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 11.73 | 2.79 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 11.42 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,000 | 9.99 | 5.00 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 11.27 | 4.51 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.44 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 11.69 | 2.78 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 11.27 | 3.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,900 | 10.74 | 2.75 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.25 | 4.40 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 13.75 | 2.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 12.17 | 2.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 11.51 | 3.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.04 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.38 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.02 | 3.49 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 7.23 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 11.64 | 2.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 11.53 | 2.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 11.39 | 3.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.12 | 3.09 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.37 | 3.11 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 13.33 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,000 | 9.04 | 4.52 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,700 | 11.43 | 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.