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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 | Kevan Smith |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | David Peralta |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Matt Olson |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 133.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 45.69 | 3.87 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,700 | 36.73 | 3.43 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,500 | 32.15 | 3.06 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,500 | 29.37 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | TB | $7,500 | 29.37 | 3.92 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 45.69 | 3.87 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,000 | 22.90 | 3.82 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $7,400 | 25.49 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.02 | 2.73 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,500 | 11.35 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,800 | 10.49 | 3.75 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,900 | 9.62 | 3.32 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,300 | 9.35 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,800 | 10.49 | 3.75 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.58 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 13.89 | 2.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 13.06 | 2.84 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.05 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 11.12 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 7.82 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 10.96 | 3.13 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 7.45 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.75 | 2.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 11.89 | 2.48 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,800 | 11.57 | 3.04 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 11.55 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,100 | 10.93 | 3.53 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,000 | 10.36 | 3.45 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 11.55 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.20 | 3.10 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.79 | 3.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,100 | 12.56 | 3.06 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 12.54 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.18 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,700 | 9.67 | 3.58 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
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.