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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 | Luis Castillo |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Ian Happ |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Yandy Díaz |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Guillermo Heredia |
| Salary | $28,100 |
| Expected Points | 116.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,100 | 38.10 | 3.15 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,100 | 36.36 | 4.00 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,100 | 35.75 | 4.41 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,700 | 35.68 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,100 | 35.75 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,500 | 35.46 | 4.17 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,700 | 35.68 | 4.10 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $6,000 | 24.57 | 4.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.46 | 3.46 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 9.70 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,400 | 8.72 | 3.63 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 14.53 | 2.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,600 | 12.60 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,300 | 10.25 | 4.46 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,600 | 10.43 | 4.01 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,400 | 9.14 | 3.81 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 9.27 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 12.81 | 2.98 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.55 | 3.61 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.55 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.65 | 3.76 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $1,700 | 6.38 | 3.75 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $1,700 | 6.38 | 3.75 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.55 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 11.03 | 2.83 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,700 | 10.84 | 2.93 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
| Mike Avilés | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.02 | 3.34 |
| Mike Avilés | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.02 | 3.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.20 | 2.93 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.07 | 2.74 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 11.29 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,900 | 17.04 | 3.48 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 15.64 | 3.13 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 14.54 | 3.23 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 14.54 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.43 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,100 | 8.07 | 3.84 |
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.