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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Marwin González |
| OF Three | Michael A. Taylor |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 119.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,100 | 35.69 | 3.92 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,400 | 33.55 | 3.57 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,800 | 31.74 | 3.24 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,600 | 25.19 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,100 | 35.69 | 3.92 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,400 | 33.55 | 3.57 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,800 | 31.74 | 3.24 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,600 | 25.19 | 2.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.51 | 3.28 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.51 | 3.28 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 11.98 | 3.00 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 11.07 | 3.26 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 9.77 | 3.05 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.56 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 11.07 | 3.26 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 9.77 | 3.05 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 11.98 | 3.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.36 | 2.94 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 11.05 | 3.35 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 11.05 | 3.35 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.36 | 2.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 10.74 | 2.62 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 10.74 | 2.62 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.43 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,300 | 10.18 | 3.08 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 9.40 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.43 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,300 | 10.18 | 3.08 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 9.40 | 2.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 11.51 | 2.88 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 11.41 | 2.93 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 10.44 | 4.97 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
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.