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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 | Nick Hundley |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Util | Joey Votto |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 141.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 51.82 | 4.15 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 45.21 | 3.83 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 38.77 | 3.37 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,000 | 36.36 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,000 | 35.46 | 4.43 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,500 | 32.09 | 4.28 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 51.82 | 4.15 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $8,800 | 36.28 | 4.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 12.52 | 3.21 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 12.38 | 3.26 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 12.02 | 3.16 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,000 | 10.13 | 5.06 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.66 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 9.22 | 4.61 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,800 | 12.15 | 3.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.21 | 3.50 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 10.85 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 15.22 | 3.17 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 12.74 | 2.90 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 11.49 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 10.88 | 3.63 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.95 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 13.14 | 3.06 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,200 | 12.96 | 4.05 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.38 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.38 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 16.11 | 3.16 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,500 | 13.16 | 2.92 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,000 | 9.62 | 4.81 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,400 | 10.96 | 4.56 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 11.84 | 4.39 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 11.84 | 4.39 |
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.