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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 | CC Sabathia |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Trevor Plouffe |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Will Middlebrooks |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $24,700 |
| Expected Points | 117.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 45.55 | 4.30 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,800 | 34.03 | 3.87 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 33.85 | 4.77 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,800 | 32.27 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 33.85 | 4.77 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,800 | 32.27 | 4.75 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 45.55 | 4.30 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $7,500 | 30.58 | 4.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 12.97 | 3.93 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,200 | 10.17 | 3.18 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 12.97 | 3.93 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,400 | 14.42 | 3.28 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,400 | 10.93 | 4.55 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.14 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 12.38 | 3.44 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.63 | 2.98 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,200 | 11.57 | 3.62 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.46 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,200 | 11.57 | 3.62 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 14.71 | 3.27 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,600 | 11.85 | 3.29 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,400 | 10.97 | 4.57 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.09 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 8.84 | 4.02 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 8.84 | 4.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 14.08 | 3.43 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Middlebrooks | TOR | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.50 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 17.26 | 4.21 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 14.87 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.97 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,200 | 10.95 | 4.98 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,100 | 10.26 | 4.89 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,700 | 12.62 | 4.67 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,700 | 12.62 | 4.67 |
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.