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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 | Curt Casali |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $33,300 |
| Expected Points | 131.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,000 | 43.33 | 3.94 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,500 | 38.95 | 4.10 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,100 | 37.80 | 4.15 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 37.01 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,100 | 37.80 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $7,300 | 30.14 | 4.13 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,500 | 38.95 | 4.10 |
| Reynaldo López | MIN | $8,000 | 32.23 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 13.12 | 3.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 12.11 | 2.82 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,900 | 11.42 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.23 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.17 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.38 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.89 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 10.94 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 10.46 | 4.55 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.84 | 2.63 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 11.08 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.05 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 11.99 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 10.11 | 4.40 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,400 | 9.43 | 3.93 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 14.86 | 2.97 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,600 | 14.56 | 3.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.13 | 2.94 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.25 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,400 | 9.78 | 4.08 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
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.