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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 | José Berríos |
| C/1B | Mark Canha |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | J.P. Crawford |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Util | Gary Sánchez |
| Salary | $33,000 |
| Expected Points | 122.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 37.40 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,300 | 30.58 | 3.29 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,500 | 30.11 | 3.54 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $9,900 | 28.11 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $6,800 | 27.58 | 4.06 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,700 | 28.00 | 3.64 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 37.40 | 3.60 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,500 | 30.11 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.52 | 3.29 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,700 | 11.63 | 3.14 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 11.28 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.25 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 10.11 | 4.05 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,300 | 10.07 | 3.05 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 9.24 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 10.11 | 4.05 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.18 | 3.72 |
| Shed Long | PHI | $2,000 | 7.37 | 3.69 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 10.48 | 4.56 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 10.45 | 2.61 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,300 | 10.48 | 4.56 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,200 | 8.81 | 4.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 11.74 | 3.35 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 10.98 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,600 | 9.79 | 3.77 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $2,700 | 9.62 | 3.56 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.07 | 2.99 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.77 | 2.87 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,600 | 13.05 | 2.84 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
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.