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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 | Nick Pivetta |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $28,300 |
| Expected Points | 121.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 53.92 | 4.49 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,700 | 50.34 | 4.30 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 47.91 | 4.44 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 42.43 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,100 | 28.49 | 4.67 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 53.92 | 4.49 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 47.91 | 4.44 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,700 | 29.07 | 4.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 10.34 | 3.23 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,300 | 10.06 | 3.05 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,400 | 9.36 | 3.90 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,400 | 9.36 | 3.90 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 14.35 | 3.42 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 14.35 | 3.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,200 | 9.61 | 4.37 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.64 | 3.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.35 | 3.25 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.60 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 14.85 | 3.37 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.39 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 11.16 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.81 | 3.72 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 13.03 | 3.62 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.57 | 2.86 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,400 | 11.77 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,600 | 10.97 | 4.22 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 7.39 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 15.65 | 3.40 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,500 | 14.47 | 3.22 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 14.44 | 3.01 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,500 | 11.84 | 4.74 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,500 | 11.84 | 4.74 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 8.87 | 4.22 |
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.