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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 | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Greg Allen |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 141.41 |
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 | 53.90 | 4.57 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 42.60 | 4.02 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,000 | 37.28 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 36.82 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 53.90 | 4.57 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $6,600 | 28.63 | 4.34 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,600 | 23.88 | 4.26 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,000 | 37.28 | 4.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 9.57 | 3.09 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 9.57 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,200 | 8.87 | 4.03 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,200 | 8.87 | 4.03 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,000 | 7.99 | 3.99 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.13 | 3.13 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.13 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.89 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 13.63 | 2.96 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 13.35 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,900 | 13.11 | 0.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 12.24 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,200 | 7.97 | 3.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 14.79 | 3.02 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 12.42 | 3.18 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.16 | 3.04 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 16.97 | 3.26 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 13.87 | 3.85 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.31 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,100 | 9.78 | 4.66 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,100 | 9.78 | 4.66 |
| Will Middlebrooks | TOR | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 13.87 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.18 | 3.16 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 14.63 | 3.48 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 14.60 | 3.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 14.60 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| Tyler Collins | CHW | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
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.