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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 | Jake Lamb |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Chris Taylor |
| 3B | Rafael Devers |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Dominic Smith |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Util | Xander Bogaerts |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 136.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 45.76 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 41.35 | 3.69 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 36.98 | 3.98 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 36.28 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,900 | 23.81 | 4.03 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $6,000 | 24.20 | 4.03 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 45.76 | 3.98 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 36.98 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 13.07 | 3.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 13.02 | 3.03 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.19 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 13.07 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.27 | 2.97 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 11.18 | 3.60 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 10.68 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.05 | 3.66 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.27 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.10 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 12.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,500 | 11.29 | 4.52 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 12.54 | 3.14 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.08 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.87 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 15.48 | 3.29 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 15.35 | 3.41 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 14.55 | 3.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.93 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,100 | 10.05 | 4.78 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
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.