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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 | J.A. Happ |
| C/1B | DJ LeMahieu |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Tyler O’Neill |
| OF Two | Jake Cave |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Gary Sánchez |
| Salary | $31,400 |
| Expected Points | 120.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,700 | 38.46 | 3.59 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,500 | 35.32 | 3.36 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,100 | 34.48 | 3.41 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,300 | 32.41 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,200 | 31.21 | 4.33 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $6,500 | 25.27 | 3.89 |
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $6,300 | 24.43 | 3.88 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,500 | 31.69 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 13.52 | 3.14 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 13.40 | 3.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.24 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.05 |
| AJ Reed | PIT | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.01 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.55 | 2.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 10.98 | 3.05 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.72 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,100 | 7.72 | 3.68 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 13.72 | 3.05 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.47 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 10.57 | 3.41 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 8.19 | 3.41 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.45 | 3.39 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,200 | 10.78 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 12.88 | 3.22 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.36 | 2.88 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 12.19 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.66 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.62 | 3.05 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 14.37 | 3.12 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 13.92 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,100 | 10.14 | 4.83 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,100 | 8.94 | 4.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,400 | 9.61 | 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.