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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 | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Giovanny Urshela |
| OF One | Brett Gardner |
| OF Two | Jacoby Ellsbury |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $33,800 |
| Expected Points | 115.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,600 | 38.19 | 3.60 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,700 | 37.12 | 3.47 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,700 | 29.65 | 3.41 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,500 | 23.55 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,600 | 38.19 | 3.60 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,700 | 37.12 | 3.47 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,700 | 29.65 | 3.41 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,500 | 23.55 | 3.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.84 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 8.90 | 2.97 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 6.96 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 6.96 | 3.03 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 8.90 | 2.97 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 11.28 | 2.89 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.18 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 11.28 | 2.89 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,700 | 10.98 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,200 | 10.53 | 3.29 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,200 | 10.53 | 3.29 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 7.41 | 2.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.91 | 2.98 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 9.21 | 3.29 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.43 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 9.21 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.91 | 2.98 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.68 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.68 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,600 | 12.38 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 12.24 | 3.14 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,100 | 9.36 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Gardner | DET | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | DET | $2,300 | 8.42 | 3.66 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,600 | 12.38 | 3.44 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,400 | 8.11 | 3.38 |
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.