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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 | Russell Martin |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Brock Holt |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 138.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 46.62 | 4.05 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 44.42 | 4.27 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,600 | 43.19 | 3.72 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,200 | 42.23 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 44.42 | 4.27 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,400 | 39.73 | 4.23 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,200 | 42.23 | 4.14 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,000 | 32.45 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.21 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 12.31 | 2.73 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 12.14 | 2.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 12.09 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,100 | 9.15 | 4.36 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.54 | 3.30 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,200 | 11.75 | 2.80 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.87 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 12.86 | 2.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 12.08 | 2.74 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 11.98 | 2.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 11.59 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.74 | 4.16 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.74 | 4.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 13.63 | 2.62 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.89 | 3.58 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.36 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 10.73 | 4.29 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 10.73 | 4.29 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 15.40 | 2.85 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,900 | 14.50 | 2.96 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 14.04 | 2.75 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 13.21 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,400 | 11.61 | 4.84 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,500 | 11.93 | 4.77 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.61 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.48 |
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.