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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 | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Chris Young |
| Salary | $32,700 |
| Expected Points | 139.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,900 | 54.80 | 5.03 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,000 | 38.00 | 4.22 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,900 | 37.53 | 3.79 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,700 | 35.20 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,900 | 54.80 | 5.03 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $6,300 | 29.89 | 4.74 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,000 | 38.00 | 4.22 |
| German Márquez | TB | $6,300 | 26.45 | 4.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 9.91 | 3.10 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 9.76 | 2.96 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 9.76 | 2.96 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.28 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 13.67 | 2.97 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,900 | 12.35 | 3.17 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 14.18 | 3.46 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 12.64 | 3.01 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 14.18 | 3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.07 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.02 | 3.15 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.02 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.57 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 8.91 | 3.56 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 8.91 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 13.95 | 2.97 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,300 | 11.98 | 2.78 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.85 | 3.04 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 11.52 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,200 | 8.16 | 3.71 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,000 | 10.78 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,400 | 17.10 | 3.17 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 15.12 | 3.09 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,400 | 13.97 | 3.17 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,500 | 11.08 | 4.43 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
| Cameron Maybin | MIL | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.