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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 | Roberto Pérez |
| 1B | Chase Headley |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Brett Gardner |
| OF Two | Aaron Judge |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 121.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 35.99 | 3.27 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,700 | 27.97 | 3.21 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,300 | 25.41 | 3.06 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,400 | 21.32 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 35.99 | 3.27 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,700 | 27.97 | 3.21 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,300 | 25.41 | 3.06 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,400 | 21.32 | 2.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.85 | 3.52 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.85 | 3.52 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.55 | 2.99 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 11.16 | 2.79 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 9.98 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,300 | 8.44 | 3.67 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,300 | 8.44 | 3.67 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.55 | 2.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 11.10 | 3.36 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,000 | 9.39 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 11.10 | 3.36 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,000 | 9.39 | 3.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.93 | 3.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.71 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.93 | 3.08 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 9.88 | 2.91 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 8.12 | 3.53 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 8.12 | 3.53 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 9.88 | 2.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 14.73 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $2,600 | 11.94 | 4.59 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,300 | 11.07 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Gardner | DET | $2,600 | 11.94 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 14.73 | 3.68 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,400 | 8.83 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
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.