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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Dustin Pedroia |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $32,600 |
| Expected Points | 132.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 48.06 | 4.71 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 47.21 | 4.25 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 37.61 | 3.55 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,000 | 34.75 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 48.06 | 4.71 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 47.21 | 4.25 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,000 | 34.75 | 3.86 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 37.61 | 3.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 10.41 | 3.36 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,900 | 9.10 | 3.14 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.00 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 7.82 | 3.40 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 10.41 | 3.36 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,400 | 8.06 | 3.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 13.34 | 3.18 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,300 | 11.17 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $2,800 | 10.21 | 3.64 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,000 | 12.80 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,600 | 10.04 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,600 | 10.04 | 3.86 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 7.81 | 3.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.22 | 3.39 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 11.43 | 3.09 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,100 | 10.41 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.22 | 3.39 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,100 | 10.41 | 3.36 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 10.89 | 2.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 10.63 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.19 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
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.