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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | Cam Gallagher |
| 1B | Joey Gallo |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Aledmys Díaz |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Adam Duvall |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Nomar Mazara |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 129.42 |
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 | 52.06 | 4.34 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 46.65 | 4.32 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,600 | 35.66 | 3.71 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,400 | 33.29 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 52.06 | 4.34 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,800 | 46.65 | 4.32 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $6,100 | 25.60 | 4.20 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,600 | 30.86 | 4.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,400 | 10.56 | 3.10 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,200 | 10.11 | 3.16 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.50 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.30 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 8.16 | 3.89 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 14.75 | 3.14 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 11.66 | 4.32 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,600 | 9.66 | 3.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 12.75 | 2.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,700 | 12.29 | 3.32 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,300 | 11.40 | 0.00 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 10.77 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,200 | 9.88 | 4.49 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.10 | 3.85 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 13.02 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 12.83 | 2.85 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 12.68 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.22 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.71 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 13.83 | 2.88 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,900 | 13.10 | 2.67 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.46 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,300 | 10.08 | 4.38 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.97 | 3.47 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,400 | 15.94 | 3.62 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 15.52 | 2.87 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,000 | 13.88 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,200 | 9.49 | 4.31 |
| Stephen Piscotty | WSH | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
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.