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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 | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Giovanny Urshela |
| OF One | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 42.59 | 3.80 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,900 | 40.39 | 3.71 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,300 | 30.05 | 3.62 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,900 | 28.79 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 42.59 | 3.80 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,900 | 40.39 | 3.71 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,300 | 30.05 | 3.62 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,900 | 28.79 | 3.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 11.38 | 3.45 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 8.59 | 3.07 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.39 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 11.38 | 3.45 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 8.59 | 3.07 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 10.81 | 2.57 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,000 | 9.66 | 3.22 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $2,800 | 9.62 | 3.44 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $2,800 | 9.62 | 3.44 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,000 | 9.66 | 3.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,100 | 10.01 | 0.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 9.35 | 3.01 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 9.35 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 9.06 | 3.12 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 9.35 | 3.01 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 9.35 | 3.01 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 10.76 | 2.69 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 10.56 | 3.11 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 10.56 | 3.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 10.76 | 2.69 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 9.42 | 2.69 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 9.42 | 2.69 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,000 | 6.43 | 3.21 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 9.42 | 2.69 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 9.42 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 14.34 | 3.33 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.66 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,100 | 8.51 | 4.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
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.