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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 | Austin Nola |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $32,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,200 | 43.49 | 4.26 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,900 | 38.54 | 3.54 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,500 | 38.11 | 3.63 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,000 | 37.15 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,200 | 43.49 | 4.26 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $7,200 | 30.20 | 4.19 |
| Tommy Milone | CHC | $6,200 | 25.08 | 4.05 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $6,600 | 25.22 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 11.91 | 2.98 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,700 | 11.84 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,900 | 11.79 | 3.02 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.80 | 4.46 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.18 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.41 | 2.78 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 10.65 | 3.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.24 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.55 | 2.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.05 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,200 | 10.30 | 4.68 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.70 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,900 | 10.48 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 12.71 | 2.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 12.34 | 2.87 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 12.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 8.51 | 3.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.36 | 3.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.80 | 2.88 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 12.87 | 2.74 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 12.51 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,000 | 9.34 | 4.67 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 8.42 | 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.