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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 | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Mike Tauchman |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Util | Anthony Rizzo |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 137.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 46.81 | 4.46 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 41.65 | 3.65 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,800 | 40.92 | 4.18 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,700 | 36.71 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 46.81 | 4.46 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,700 | 36.71 | 4.22 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,800 | 40.92 | 4.18 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,600 | 30.13 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.03 | 3.10 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 12.48 | 3.20 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 11.92 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 10.80 | 3.18 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 10.60 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,400 | 8.92 | 3.72 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 8.14 | 3.70 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 9.05 | 3.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 13.20 | 3.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.62 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 11.42 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.62 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 8.46 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.09 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 12.47 | 2.77 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 12.46 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,200 | 8.06 | 3.67 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,100 | 11.13 | 3.59 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,300 | 8.07 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 15.59 | 3.32 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.66 | 3.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 14.07 | 2.99 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.26 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,200 | 9.53 | 4.33 |
| Mike Tauchman | TB | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.18 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.17 |
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.