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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 | Ian Kennedy |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Matt Szczur |
| Salary | $31,100 |
| Expected Points | 118.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 50.09 | 4.36 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 49.93 | 4.46 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,000 | 40.61 | 4.06 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,600 | 39.85 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $6,300 | 29.46 | 4.68 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,600 | 39.85 | 4.63 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $6,900 | 31.59 | 4.58 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 49.93 | 4.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,100 | 10.05 | 3.24 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,100 | 10.05 | 3.24 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,800 | 9.56 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.76 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,800 | 9.56 | 3.41 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,100 | 10.05 | 3.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 13.54 | 2.94 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.45 | 3.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.45 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 13.00 | 3.17 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.93 | 3.41 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 11.52 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 9.29 | 3.57 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 7.13 | 3.56 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 7.13 | 3.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 11.52 | 3.29 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,800 | 11.16 | 2.94 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 10.54 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,300 | 7.81 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 11.52 | 3.29 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 10.54 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.52 | 3.17 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.68 | 3.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.56 | 2.85 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.57 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.48 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 16.70 | 3.48 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,600 | 14.34 | 3.12 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,200 | 13.66 | 2.63 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,300 | 10.09 | 4.38 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,300 | 10.09 | 4.38 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $2,800 | 12.25 | 4.37 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.